Senior Marketing Events Manager - Contract (5 Months)

You.com • San Francisco, CA

20h • $55 - $60

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Events Marketing Manager (contract) to backfill our events lead while they are on maternity leave (January–June 2026). This person will execute an already-defined 2026 event and experiential strategy and calendar, partnering closely with our ABM Manager, Field Marketing Manager, sales leadership, and SDR team. This role is hands-on and execution-focused: managing end-to-end logistics and production for executive dinners, industry conferences, ABM programs, partner webinars, and hospitality-style experiences, while keeping a close eye on budget, timelines, and pipeline impact.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of B2B event marketing / experiential / field marketing experience, ideally in SaaS or technology.
• Proven track record running: Executive and customer dinners. Trade show booths and industry conferences. ABM-style programs (account-targeted events, VIP experiences). Webinars and/or partner virtual events.
• Comfortable working directly with sales leadership and SDR teams; understands how events feed pipeline and revenue.
• Strong vendor management experience (agencies, venues, A/V, catering, print, swag, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with marketing automation and CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution for a set calendar of events (executive dinners, hospitality experiences, industry conferences, assist with ABM programs, and partner webinars).
• Build and manage event registration pages (including copy, set-up, QA, integration with CRM/marketing automation).
• Oversee pre-, during-, and post-event workflows including reminders, confirmations, “know before you go” comms, and follow-up handoffs to sales/SDRs.
• Coordinate speaker logistics and briefing (internal leaders, partners, customers).
• Work alongside the Field Marketing Manager to divide and conquer event ownership, onsite staffing, and logistics.
• Partner closely with the ABM Manager to align target account lists, invite strategy, and follow-up plans.
• Collaborate with Sales and SDRs to: Align on target accounts and priority personas. Track registrations, attendance, and coverage. Ensure timely follow-up and clear ownership post-event.
• Act as primary point of contact for key vendors (event agencies, venues, caterers, A/V, printers, swag partners, registration platforms, etc.).
• Negotiate and manage SOWs, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget execution.
• Coordinate partner events/webinars (e.g., co-branded webinars, sponsor slots, reception or dinner tie-ins) including deliverables, approvals, and shared KPIs.
• Own day-to-day budget management for assigned events: tracking POs, invoices, and actuals against forecast.
• Provide regular status updates and post-event summaries, including: Registration and attendance metrics. MQLs/opportunities influenced/ROI (where trackable). Key qualitative learnings and recommendations.
• Maintain trackers, project plans, and documentation so the returning events lead can easily step back in.

Benefits

• Hubs in San Francisco and New York City offering regular in-person gatherings and co-working sessions
• Flexible PTO with U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December to rest and recharge
• A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US
• 401k program, 3% match - vested immediately!
• $500 work-from-home stipend to be used up to a year of your start date
• $1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance to support your personal goals
• The chance to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees