Senior Manager of Field Marketing, DroneDeploy
$165-180k
+ Annual variable & equity. Salary applicable to Chicago, Austin, Denver, Boston, Washington DC, San Diego, Portland, Miami applicants, may vary for other locations
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Drone mapping and analytics platform
Open for applications
Drone mapping and analytics platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$165-180k
+ Annual variable & equity. Salary applicable to Chicago, Austin, Denver, Boston, Washington DC, San Diego, Portland, Miami applicants, may vary for other locations
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make the power of interactive digital twins accessible and productive for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- We’re seeking a strategic, process-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment and is energized by building relationships, optimizing event portfolios, and delivering results that move the business forward
- 7+ years of B2B marketing experience, with a proven track record in field marketing, event strategy, and pipeline generation for technology or SaaS companies
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale customer conferences, executive activations, trade shows, and field events that drive measurable business outcomes
- Experience managing a team of direct reports, budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong analytical mindset, comfortable using data to inform strategy and optimize performance
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative approach to partnering across sales, marketing, and executive teams
- Creative problem-solver who embraces new technologies and is open to leveraging AI for process improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Available to travel up to 40% for events and key meetings
What the job involves
- You’ll have flexibility in your schedule, with core collaboration typically occurring during standard business hours in your local time zone
- As Senior Manager of Field Marketing, you will shape and execute DroneDeploy’s North America field marketing strategy, reporting to the VP of Demand Generation
- You’ll own the planning and delivery of our flagship customer conference (Horizons), C-suite and VIP experiences, and a portfolio of high-impact field events that drive measurable pipeline and revenue outcomes
- This role is pivotal to our go-to-market success, serving as the connective tissue between marketing, sales, and executive leadership
- You’ll lead and mentor a growing team, starting with direct management of a developing Field Marketing Associate, and will have the opportunity to expand your scope as the business grows
- Develop and execute the North America field marketing strategy, aligning event programs with business goals and revenue targets
- Own the end-to-end planning, budgeting, and delivery of flagship events and North America trade shows, including the Horizons customer conference, executive roundtables, VIP experiences, and our broader external events portfolio
- Partner closely with sales, product marketing, and executive leadership to ensure field marketing activities directly support pipeline creation, acceleration, and retention
- Recruit, manage, and develop a team of direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement
- Analyze event performance and pipeline impact, using data to optimize future programs and maximize ROI
- Experiment with new event formats, channels, and technologies (including AI-driven efficiencies) to enhance attendee engagement and operational effectiveness
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as the face of field marketing for the region
- Establish repeatable processes, templates, and best practices to scale the field marketing function as the team grows
- Direct Impact: Play a critical role in shaping the go-to-market strategy for a category leader in AI and robotics, with direct influence on revenue and pipeline outcomes
- Leadership Opportunity: Lead and mentor a growing team, with the autonomy to build processes, experiment with new approaches, and expand your scope as the business evolves
- High-Visibility Projects: Own flagship events and executive programs that are central to DroneDeploy’s brand and customer engagement
- Collaboration & Growth: Work cross-functionally with sales, product, and executive leadership, gaining exposure to senior decision-makers and strategic initiatives
- Culture: Join a collaborative, innovative team that values initiative and continuous learning
- Career Path: This role is designed for growth
Our take
Drone Deploy, headquartered in San Francisco, is a cloud-based platform specializing in drone mapping and analytics. With a mission to revolutionize how businesses acquire, manage, and interpret reality capture data from drones, 360-degree cameras, and mobile ground robots.
The company is dedicated to staying at the forefront of innovation within the drone industry, and it consistently seeks out opportunities to broaden the horizons of its capabilities. The company's strategic acquisitions, such as Rocos and StructionSite, are pivotal in achieving this goal.
With substantial investments, including a funding round led by Energize Ventures and AirTree, Drone Deploy is well-positioned for further expansion. The company aims to diversify beyond the drone sector and intensify its efforts to establish a stronger presence in the European market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Sep 2025
$15m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Feb 2021
$50m
SERIES E
Total funding: $157.6m
Company benefits
- Hybrid Workplace - We believe that people do best when they're happy at work. Whether you’re happiest working from home or want to join us in the office, it’s OK with us
- Great Benefits - It's important to support physical and mental well-being, so we offer the kind of benefits that help meet employee needs and those of their dependents
- Growth and Development - We're in a dynamic and innovative industry and we’re committed to investing in our employees to ensure they're growing, creating, and breaking new ground in their careers
- Work/Life Balance - Time away from work is important to recharge your batteries and enjoy life. We provide flexible hours and paid time off, and work with employees to support their priorities
Company HQ
Showplace Square, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jono Millin
(Co-Founder)Previously founded AdvertEyes, Zoomatelo, Infatics.
Michael Winn
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously served as the Tech Lead of Big Data & Tools and Large Customer Sales for Google. Also co-founded Zoomatelo.
Nicholas Pilkington
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously co-founded Luno. Experience as a Software Engineer for Toshibi and NVIDIA.
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