B2B Event Marketing Manager (6-Month Contract)

Instacart

1d•$119,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Instacart is seeking a B2B Event Marketing Manager for a 6-month contract role to manage their commercial event calendar. This role is crucial for ensuring the precise execution of Instacart's presence at major industry events, including premier tradeshows and owned executive programs. The goal is to advance Instacart's reputation as a sophisticated event marketer in the eCommerce, AdTech, and CPG space. This position requires hands-on ownership of event logistics, vendor relationships, and cross-functional coordination with Sales, Corp Comms, Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, and Creative teams. The role is remote and operates under Instacart's Flex First policy, offering flexibility in work location while emphasizing connection through in-person events.

Requirements

5 to 10 years of B2B event marketing experience
Hands-on Cannes Lions experience required
Proven track record managing high-profile tradeshows and industry events
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with contract negotiation and vendor invoicing
Comfortable with administrative duties and operational support
Ability to travel 2 to 4 times during the contract period

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cvent, Salesforce, Google Sheets, or Excel
Experience with events in the eCommerce, AdTech, and/or CPG marketing industries
Experience managing large-scale events (100 to 600+ attendees)

Responsibilities

Execute Instacart's B2B event calendar flawlessly across premier tradeshows (Cannes Lions, Expo West, Shoptalk Europe), executive programs, and bespoke hospitality experiences, ensuring all events are delivered on time and within budget.
Produce event creative assets in close partnership with marketing, creative, and sales teams to ensure consistent brand representation across all touchpoints.
Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets per event, providing stakeholders with clear visibility and alignment.
Implement a reporting and measurement framework to capture event performance and inform future investment decisions.
Manage vendor and contract relationships efficiently, including handling invoicing and negotiations to ensure smooth event operations.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Corp Comms, Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, and Creative teams.