Event Manager, Kong
$100-120k
Microservice API gateway
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Microservice API gateway
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$100-120k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind!
Role
Who you are
- 1-3 years of events management experience (For tech company or similar industry)
- Have the desire and ability to learn a technical product and in 3-6 months be able to pitch to industry professionals
- Strong communication skills with the ability to write compelling copy and communicate with executives
- Ability to manage multiple projects, adhere to budgets, and come up with creative solutions to problems
- Past experience with platforms such as Marketo, Salesforce, Tableau, and Confluence
- Demonstrable competence with Google G-Suite tools
- Have the ability to travel 30% of the time (International)
What the job involves
- Events have been key in the development and maturation of the pipeline here at Kong
- We at Kong are looking for an Event Manager to join our Demand Generation team
- This individual reporting to the Head of Events will work closely on Event Sponsorships, Developer Events, and assist with our annual API Summit conference
- This role involves managing all aspects of event planning, from budgeting and vendor coordination to content creation and post-event analysis
- You must thrive in fast-paced environments, leveraging strong organizational and communication skills to deliver impactful experiences that drive engagement and lead generation
- With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, you aim to create memorable events that showcase the company’s tech solutions and strengthen its position in the market
- Support the Demand Generations teams goals by supporting large and small scale sponsored events. Including booth management, staffing, logistics and shipping, and creating reporting for the GTM teams
- Assist the Head of Events with Kong’s annual conference, API Summit. You will manage certain aspects of the event including event sponsorships and vendor management
- Own the production and logistics of swag for the EMEA GTM team
- Work closely with the Events Marketing team to develop strategies for post event communications and promotions
- Collaborate with Field Enablement to coach and train the field teams on Kong’s booth pitch
- Support the EMEA Field Marketing and Developer Marketing teams as needed
- Any additional tasks required by manager
Our take
Kong provides a cutting-edge API and service lifecycle management platform tailored for modern architectures, such as microservices, containers, cloud, and serverless environments. With a focus on flexibility, scalability, speed, and performance, Kong allows developers and Global 5000 enterprises to securely connect and orchestrate microservice APIs for today's sophisticated applications.
The core products offered by Kong include Kong, an open-source API and Microservices management solution Galileo, a platform for API analytics and debugging; Gelato, a platform for creating developed portals for PIs and Microservices; and API Marketplace, a hub for discovering and publishing cloud APIs. Additionally, the recent introduction of a new collection of AI plug-ins in Kong Gateway 3.6 enhances the platform's capabilities further, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and advancement.
In pursuit of growth, the company is prioritizing expanding its marketing efforts, bolstering its customer service team, and accelerating product development. By focusing on these key areas, Kong aims to continue providing unparalleled solutions and support to its ever-expanding user base in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern application development.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2024
$175m
SERIES E
Feb 2021
$100m
SERIES D
Total funding: $344.1m
Company benefits
- Flexible time off: Take time to take care of yourself and the things that matter most
- Stock options: We want you to share in our success. That's why stock options are offered to most Kongers
- U-First Fridays: Get 4 hours a month for continuous learning with a book, podcast, or course of your choice
- Virtual events: Stay connected with Donut chats, trivia, fitness challenges, guided meditations, and more
- Dedicated unplug days: Silence those notifications. Enjoy some well-deserved long weekend where the entire team unplugs
- Home office stipend: Build a home office environment tailored to support your productivity
Company values
- Global: Be inclusive. We work together from anywhere to achieve our common goals. Our differences make us stronger
- Real: Be authentic. We are genuine, principled and confident without arrogance. Show respect and kindness, especially in tough moments
- Unstoppable: Be relentlessly resourceful. We work with purpose, obsession and grit. It takes muscle to do hard things and doing hard things build muscle
- Champions: Be customer obsessed. We care. Customers are everything, we put them at the center of everything you do. We are all empowered to make an impact
- Explorers: Be curious. We value ideas over hierarchy. Never accept the status quo. We make bold bets, fail, and learn everyday. There is always a way
- Own it: Be an owner. We are drivers not passengers and own the quality and outcomes of our work
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Augusto Marietti
(CEO)Previously founded Mashape API Marketplace. Before Mashape, Augusto was an SF homeless immigrant from Italy.
Janet Phillips
(Vice President of People)Previously Director at SonicWALL for 5 years and Senior Director at Symantec for 7 years.
Marco Palladino
(CTO)Previously co-founded MemboxX, an online service for storing documents and small pieces of personal data.
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