Field Marketing Manager - Remote USA (6182)

itD is seeking a Field Marketing Manager with Event Management to lead the planning and execution of large-scale, enterprise-level events. This role is critical for ensuring seamless delivery and high-impact experiences for global audiences, with a focus on collaboration and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy, ensuring alignment with marketing and sales goals
• Own the entire event lifecycle, including planning, logistics, execution, and post-event analysis to measure success and drive future improvements
• Oversee the creation and development of AMER Networking events, sponsorships, and marketing activations, ensuring impactful brand presence
• Manage event staffing, coordinate speakers, and implement audience engagement strategies to ensure a memorable experience for all attendees
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams & external vendors
• Collaborate with key Marketing, Sales, Product, and Executive stakeholders to ensure event objectives align with business goals
• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of event planning, from pre-event preparation to execution and post-event follow-up, ensuring successful outcomes and alignment with key business objectives
• Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-efficiency and maximum ROI
• Oversee logistics for venue selection, run of show/attendee experience, travel coordination, and on-site execution
• During all phases of event execution, ensure compliance with industry best practices, risk management protocols, and company standards
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics to evaluate event effectiveness and its contribution to business growth
• Conduct post-event reporting, including attendee feedback analysis, pipeline contribution analysis, and actionable recommendations for improving future events
• Drive continuous innovation in event experiences, identifying new opportunities to enhance engagement and maximize ROI
• Coordinating experiential activations and special events (e.g., opening keynote performer, AI photobooth, celebrity chef experiences etc.)
• Ensure the attendee journey is cohesive, from event swag to unique activations and entertainment experiences
• Partner with the creative marketing team to develop event signage, swag, and other creative assets
• Oversee the distribution of event swag, working with agencies and internal teams to ensure accuracy and timely delivery
• Manage event staff uniform coordination and distribution, ensuring all details are executed to plan
• Take ownership of daily project operations, ensuring each workstream stays on track with timelines, budgets, and reporting
• Lead weekly status meetings with event workstream leads to provide updates, resolve issues, and keep progress on schedule
• Contribute to developing the overall event production schedule, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders
• Oversee all workstream timelines, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are met
• Prepare and maintain the WebexOne master deck to communicate plans, schedules, and updates across all workstreams
• Facilitate collaboration between event teams, ensuring that all technical and non-technical teams are aligned
• Act as the point of contact for all workstream leads, resolving roadblocks and ensuring smooth execution of plans

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 7-10 years of experience in event management, particularly for large-scale, in-person corporate events, with an exclusive experience component (preferably in the technology sector)
• Proven track record of planning and executing experiential activations, corporate receptions, special events, and large conferences for 200 - 500 attendees
• Ability to travel for 3-4 days aligned to dates of the events
• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
• Exceptional organizational and logistical skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing and guiding cross-functional teams
• Strong ability to manage high-pressure situations and deliver on tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with C-level executives, vendors, and key stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and project management tools
• Familiarity with Webex collaboration tools is a plus
• Self-motivated, with a 'Do What It Takes' attitude and strong leadership capabilities to drive teams toward successful outcomes
• Texas and/or Austin, TX applicants (Webex One event located in Austin, TX)
• Previous tech experience: Cisco, Meta, Google, Apple, Microsoft
• Product Marketing