Marketing Event Planner

We are looking for a Marketing Event Planner to run events of all kinds and grow this channel strategically. You will work to create valuable brand experiences for our customers and prospects, and know well the markets we play in. Your efforts to facilitate personal connections with leaders across philanthropy, the public sector, and corporate purpose, are an essential success ingredient for our go-to-market motion. This position will own key demand generation and brand awareness activities relating to events.

This work will include planning, coordination, and execution of external events, like conferences (national; regional), Submittable-hosted events, customer-focused events, virtual events, and select campaign opportunities offered by promotional partners. 

This is a full-time position in Missoula, MT or Seattle, WA and reports to the VP of Demand Generation.

Here what they have to say about the position!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Co-develop field marketing strategies that attract our demand generation targets
• Orchestrate Submittable’s field strategy and marketing events calendar, working across teams and vendors to align on goals and execution for each opportunity
• Own decision-making and discretion regarding field strategy, event, and campaign selection, with a collaborative approach
• Define the event lifecycle, determine pre- and post-event team commitments, and carry execution through the event
• Manage our events budget, from annual planning through execution
• Attend events across the country as our ‘boots on the ground’ brand ambassador and coordinator
• Research and present new event opportunities serving brand awareness and demand generation goals across three distinct vertical markets
  
• Build a deep understanding of our audiences and craft a field strategy with tailored experiences and content for those customers and prospective buyers
• Manage event logistics in support of the team: travel, shipping, reservations, etc.—from helping to book space for dinners to making sure exhibits are staffed, speakers are secured, supporting vendors are scheduled out, and every aspect of each event is well-organized
• Track event outcomes, collecting and sharing feedback systematically, and own reporting of demand generation KPIs and ROI
• Raise the visibility of Submittable’s marketing event channel internally
• Project manage all events and campaigns from beginning to end, ensuring they meet the target objectives

You’ll Be Successful With:

• 3+ years of experience as a marketing events coordinator or field marketer, with examples of successful event coordination
• Ability to travel frequently and comply with the company’s travel policy
• Comfort in leading an event channel for a fast-growing company; works best making decisions and executing independently 
• Strong organizational skills: long-range planning, communication with multiple stakeholders, wrangling logistics, organizing multiple events within the same timeframe 
• Experience orchestrating, organizing, and attending conferences for B2B SaaS companies
• Understanding of event performance targets and goals
• Ability to thoughtfully and frequently communicate across internal and external stakeholders
• Detail and deadline oriented 
• Understanding and practice of working in accordance with company values