Events Marketing Manager, Buildkite

• We’re looking for an experienced events manager who is passionate about creating engaging, high-impact events
• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Preferred 5-7 years of experience in event management, ideally focused on large-scale, high-profile events
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple events simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, partners, and vendors
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a creative, out-of-the-box approach to problem solving
• Ability to travel when required

Desirable

• Buildkite’s mission is to unblock every developer on the planet. Our CI/CD platform is used by the best engineering teams in the world, including Uber, Airbnb, Shopify, PagerDuty, and Lyft
• The Events Manager will be responsible for managing field marketing events and programs that drive awareness and consideration for our product within developer and engineer communities
• Managing event logistics and deliverables to ensure flawless event preparation
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to coordinate the logistics of events/programs
• Developing, managing, and tracking event budgets to ensure cost-effective, impactful events
• Identifying, negotiating with, and managing vendors for venues, catering, AV services, and other event-related suppliers
• Overseeing the events calendar and ensuring event timelines and deliverables are met
• Managing event swag, including selection, ordering, and distribution
• Supporting internal meetings as needed with logistical and planning assistance