Senior Marketing Events Manager - Contract (5 Months)

You.com • San Francisco, CA

14h • $55 - $60

About The Position

you.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences. As a cutting-edge technology company, we combine advanced AI models with user-first principles to deliver tools that enhance discovery, creativity, and productivity. At you.com, we are on a mission to create the most helpful search engine in the world—one that prioritizes transparency, privacy, and user control. We’re building a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology. At you.com, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and grow your career in an environment that values creativity, diversity, and curiosity. If you’re ready to make a difference and help us revolutionize the way people search and work, we’d love to have you join us! About the Role 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

• Event & Experiential Execution 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).
• Cross-functional Collaboration 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.
• Vendor & Partner Management 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.
• Budget & Reporting 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