Marketing Events Manager

Real-Time Innovations • Denver, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

RTI is seeking an experienced Marketing Events Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and performance of our global B2B events portfolio. This is a people-management position responsible for managing and developing the Marketing Events team while overseeing programs across North America, EMEA, and APAC. The Marketing Events Manager will own a portfolio that includes trade shows, conferences, user events, seminars, webinars, sponsorships, and executive speaking opportunities. Working closely with Marketing, Sales, executive leadership, and other cross-functional partners, this leader will translate business priorities into high-impact event programs that strengthen the RTI brand, engage customers and prospects, and contribute to pipeline growth. The ideal candidate combines strategic judgment, people leadership, operational excellence, and a data-driven approach to investment and performance. Work Location: This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in our Denver, CO office.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in corporate events, field marketing, experiential marketing, or a related discipline, preferably in a global B2B organization or agency environment.
• Demonstrated experience directly managing, coaching, and developing employees.
• Proven ability to develop event strategy and translate business objectives into integrated programs.
• Experience managing complex, multi-region event portfolios and multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong financial management experience, including budget planning, forecasting, vendor negotiation, and cost control.
• Demonstrated success in partnering with Sales and Marketing teams to connect event activity with engagement, pipeline, and business outcomes.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Excellent program and project management skills, with a record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget.
• A data-driven approach to performance measurement, prioritization, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet the position’s travel and scheduling requirements.
• BA/BS or equivalent in Marketing, Communications or related degree.
• US Person requirement: Due to export-control regulations, we can only consider “US persons” for this role. A “US person” is defined by federal law as a US citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, or asylee. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• A passion for the rapidly-evolving Marketing and B2B Technology industries.
• Experience in B2B technology, industrial technology, or another complex technical market.
• Experience supporting global programs across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot or Pardot.
• Experience with Monday.com or a comparable work-management platform.
• Experience engaging directly with customers, partners, executives, and industry organizations.
• Eagerness to contribute and grow on a dynamic, collaborative and friendly team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of event professionals, including setting priorities, managing performance, supporting career development, and allocating resources across the global event portfolio.
• Own RTI’s global event strategy and annual roadmap, ensuring investments align with company, market, brand, and go-to-market priorities.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, regional leaders, and executive stakeholders to define event objectives, audiences, messaging, engagement strategies, and success measures.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of virtual and in-person events across North America, EMEA, and APAC, ensuring consistent quality, brand expression, and attendee experience.
• Establish and continuously improve event processes, planning standards, tools, and governance to enable efficient, scalable execution.
• Own the global events budget, including annual planning, forecasting, expense management, vendor negotiations, and investment recommendations.
• Manage strategic relationships with agencies, venues, production partners, exhibit vendors, and other external suppliers; oversee contracts, pricing, performance, and service quality.
• Define event measurement frameworks, and partner with Marketing and Sales to ensure effective lead capture, follow-up, attribution, and reporting.
• Evaluate event performance using pipeline contribution, engagement, cost, and other business measures; lead post-event reviews, data-driven analysis, and present recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify and assess new event and sponsorship opportunities based on audience needs, market priorities, competitive activity, and expected business value.
• Provide clear direction to cross-functional event teams and ensure stakeholders understand roles, timelines, dependencies, and expected outcomes.
• Travel as needed to support priority events, including occasional evening or weekend commitments. Approximately ~8x/year.

Benefits

• Flexible working schedule.
• Hybrid working + Home Office Stipend to cover the costs of working from home.
• Flexible Paid Time Off + “Real Vacation Bonus,” an additional bonus for taking more than 1-week of uninterrupted vacation.
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance + other prizes and awards.
• We recognize employees for their achievements, offer great opportunities for career growth and development, and provide the tools they need to succeed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree