Strategic Events Marketing Manager

Samsara • Remote - CA, CA

1d • $79,135 - $119,700 • Remote

About The Position

Samsara is seeking an energetic, highly organized, A-player for a Marketing role to support the production of Samsara's annual customer conference, Beyond, our global Go Beyond programs, and other hosted events throughout the year. This role will support end-to-end production planning for Samsara's keynotes, breakouts, expo hall and general sessions, covering run-of-show creation, AV planning, rehearsal scheduling, and speaker management, all while executing alongside our production vendor onsite. The role involves managing relationships with production vendors and internal stakeholders, overseeing workstreams, and transforming production plans into flawless live experiences. Partnering closely with marketing, product, sales engineers, and customer success teams, this role will help shape programming and engagement to meet Samsara's business objectives and drive best-in-class events.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in event management/production
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required
• Candidates must be open to traveling 30% of the time.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, navigate shifting priorities, and consistently deliver against deadlines without compromising execution quality.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to build scalable processes, documentation, timelines, and operational frameworks.
• Experience using AI tools to work more efficiently

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication, negotiation, and budget-management skills, with the ability to work across all levels of an organization
• Extraordinary attention to detail and able to run multiple concurrent project demands within established timelines
• Ability to work independently in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate keynote and breakout planning and execution across key internal stakeholders, Samsara’s main production vendor and venue partners.
• Support content production by building timelines, scheduling rehearsals, sourcing vehicles and equipment, and managing exec schedules and internal/external speakers.
• Review venue contracts to ensure production needs are being met.
• Assist in managing expo production needs including coordinating details between internal stakeholders, vendors, and the venue.
• Oversee multiple events and programs with overlapping schedules.
• Bring energy, creativity, and new ideas to build a successful event experience.

Benefits

• Flexible working model
• Professional development stipend
• Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
• Above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles)

What This Job Offers

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