About the position
We’re seeking an Event Marketing Manager to own and shape marketing and demand-generation events at PayNearMe, a rapidly-growing fintech company. In this role, you’ll manage tradeshows, conferences and related networking events, taking responsibility for the planning and execution as well as evaluating each event’s success. This is a highly collaborative position that will work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and external stakeholders to ensure every event aligns with company goals and delivers measurable impact. The ideal candidate has strong experience in B2B tradeshow and event marketing in past roles, with extensive experience in trade show management, vendor relations, campaign activation and cross-functional planning. They thrive in fast-paced environments, have a strong eye for detail, and are comfortable managing complex event portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Own events marketing for PayNearMe, implementing current processes and suggesting improvements that will streamline planning and maximize opportunity creation through events
- Manage the planning and execution of events across multiple industry verticals, including trade shows, micro-events, and sales-led events (roadshows, dinners, etc.)
- Lead with creativity, blending logistics with a unique vision that translates marketing messaging into booth design and brand activations on site
- Source and/or manage existing external vendor relationships that contribute to the success of the function, including warehouse/shipping partners, on-site tradeshow contractors and others
- Work with marketing and sales leaders to ensure events drive brand awareness, opportunity creation, and/or client retention KPIs, depending on the event type
- Be an excellent planner and communicator that acts as the single source of truth for a high volume of events
- Track and manage the event marketing budget, along with all expenses tied to an event
- Collaborate with demand gen, brand, marketing operations, sales, and/or leadership teams to ensure alignment across functions, resulting in seamless events
- Understand success metrics for shows and create mechanisms to measure and improve performance, including ROI reporting, budget reconciliation and internal surveys
Requirements
- 6-10 years of experience in event marketing or a related field, preferably within B2B technology or fintech
- Exceptionally organized and strong in project management skills, with ability to handle multiple simultaneous events
- Strong communicator and negotiator with experience working in a fully remote environment
- Decisive and practical mindset, able to make informed decisions in critical situations
- Experience working with tools such as Asana, Salesforce, Google Suite, ChatGPT and other tools required to successfully perform the job
- Proven ability to align event strategies with business objectives
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Benefits
- Base salary per year (paid semi-monthly)
- Fast-paced and professional work culture
- Stock options with standard startup vesting - 1 year cliff; 4 years total
- $50 monthly communication expense stipend to go towards your phone/internet bill
- $250 stipend to enhance your WFH setup
- Reimbursement for peripheral equipment: monitor (up to $400), keyboard and mouse (up to $200)
- Premium medical benefits including vision and dental (100% coverage for employees)
- Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Paid sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
- 401k plan
- Flexible Time Off (our team members typically take off ~3-4 weeks per year)
- Volunteer Time Off
- 13 scheduled holidays
- 2x / year in-person team meet-ups (2-3 days, company paid)
- Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000
