Associate Event Marketing Manager (New York)

Datadog • New York City, NY

59d • Hybrid

About The Position

Datadog is seeking an Associate Event Marketing Manager to join our high-performing team and support third-party events and tradeshows across the North America and Latin America regions. As a key member of Datadog’s Event Marketing team – the driving force behind our high-impact, experiential marketing programs – you will play a critical role in executing best-in-class events that generate leads, pipeline, and scale our brand presence. With hundreds of events run globally each year, this role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of delivering high-quality event experiences, consistently meeting deadlines, and collaborating cross-functionally. If you’re passionate about creating impactful brand experiences and excited to help shape Datadog’s event footprint, we’d love to hear from you! At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

Requirements

• 2+ years of event management experience, executing lead generating events, in a high-tech, fast-paced environment
• Able to identify trends, troubleshoot, escalate, track, and resolve issues by strategically thinking and balancing a broad range of internal and external factors
• Capable of managing both time and event budgets effectively
• Able to handle high-stress situations calmly and professionally while juggling a variety of projects and deadlines
• Team-oriented with a sense of optimism
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand on feet for extended periods of time during the event.
• Willing to travel up to 50% (both domestic/international) and work a flexible schedule as needed (evenings/weekends)

Responsibilities

• Execute Datadog’s presence at sponsored events
• Manage and enact tradeshow promotional plans intended to maximize company exposure and produce sales leads
• Captain our events by managing event logistics from conception to completion – staffing, booth space, schedules, pre and post event promotion, and ensuring lead goals are met
• Manage and track event budgets, expenses, KPIs, and ROI
• Maintain client and sponsor relationships while managing external communications
• Prepare and negotiate various service provider and event contracts
• Work cross functionally with teams to ensure events are on brand, on message, and attracting the right audience

Benefits

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
• Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
• Best in breed onboarding
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
• Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees