Senior Events & Trade Association Marketing Manager

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end management of B2B events and partner activations to support pipeline and brand goals.

  • Own the full lifecycle of assigned events from planning to on-site execution
  • Must-have: 5+ years managing B2B trade shows, conferences, or partner events
  • Standout: On-site leadership with 15–20% travel and tight cross-functional coordination

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the full lifecycle of assigned events, trade shows, conferences, association programs, and partner activations
  • Develop event-level strategies aligned to pipeline, brand, and customer engagement goals
  • Define clear KPIs and success metrics for each event and proactively optimize toward them
  • Evaluate performance and make data-driven recommendations to improve portfolio impact
  • Identify opportunities to expand presence or adjust investment based on ROI and strategic alignment
  • Own individual event budgets from forecasting through reconciliation
  • Track and manage expenses with precision and transparency
  • Negotiate vendor and partner contracts to maximize value and control costs
  • Deliver accurate ROI reporting and pipeline attribution analysis in Salesforce
  • Manage all logistics including venue coordination, booth design and setup, vendor selection, equipment rentals, freight and shipping coordination (including multi-stop shipments), and on-site staffing
  • Oversee registration processes, attendee communications, travel coordination, and speaker logistics
  • Coordinate production and distribution of collateral, giveaways, and promotional materials
  • Maintain detailed project timelines, execution checklists, and contingency plans
  • Anticipate risks and proactively resolve issues before they impact event performance
  • Serve as on-site lead for assigned events, ensuring seamless execution and professional brand representation
  • Provide critical operational and logistical support for large-scale, company-hosted events.
  • Build and manage relationships with industry associations, event organizers, and strategic partners
  • Own the planning and execution of partner-sponsored events, including co-branded activations, regional field events, and joint conference participation
  • Collaborate with Sales and Partnerships teams to align partner event strategy with revenue goals and account priorities
  • Partner closely with the Brand & Communications team to identify, pitch, and secure strategic speaking opportunities and thought leadership placements

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience managing B2B trade shows, conferences, association marketing programs, and/or partner events independently
  • Proven ability to own events end-to-end with minimal oversight
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets and vendor negotiations
  • Strong expertise in event logistics, freight coordination, and on-site execution
  • Proficiency in Salesforce for lead tracking and ROI reporting
  • Working knowledge and proven experience with essential marketing and operations tools, including Hubspot, Asana, Notion, Canva, and Google Workspace.
  • Experience working with event vendors such as Freeman
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Comfortable traveling and leading on-site event execution, with approximately 15–20% travel expected

Preferred

    Benefits

    • Medical through Cigna, PPO and HDHP options, including a Health Savings Account with company contributions Dental and Vision through Unum
    • Flexible Spending Account and Dependant Care Account
    • Company-paid Life insurance, STD and LTD
    • Voluntary benefits including Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident and Pet Insurance
    • 401(k) with up to 3% employer match and NO vesting period
    • Flexible PTO policy
    • 10 company holidays
    • Parental Leave
    • Paid Time Off for Volunteering
    • Employee Reimbursement Program to use for well-being, technology and/or professional development

    ServiceTrade

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    ServiceTrade is a best-in-class field service management platform that helps commercial service contractors achieve scalable growth by maximizing technician performance, streamlining operations, and delivering digital-first experiences that win and delight customers.

    Founded in 2012
    Durham, North Carolina, USA
    225 employees (14 in marketing)
    85% recommend to a friend
    95% CEO approval

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    561.8K
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $44.2K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    14.4%
    Direct
    80.3%
    Referral
    4.4%
    Social
    0.2%
    Paid
    0.7%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~229

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    11 (5% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    18.5 years
    Median Tenure
    2.3 years

    Funding

    Total Funding
    $119.8M
    Last Raise
    Private Equity, 4 years ago

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