Events Manager

Summary

Join FastSpring's marketing team as an Events Manager and plan, execute, and manage all aspects of FastSpring's tradeshow and event presence. You will research and propose relevant industry events, manage event budgets and vendors, track deadlines and deliverables, and collaborate with sales and marketing teams. The role involves traveling twice per quarter and reporting on event performance metrics. You will also support ancillary events like customer dinners and meetups. This position offers a tremendous learning opportunity within a team that values creativity and employee growth. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in B2B event planning and execution.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience planning and executing B2B events, tradeshows, or field marketing initiatives
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing vendor relationships and event budgets
• Familiarity with tools such as Asana, Salesforce, Marketo, or HubSpot
• Strong collaboration skills across departments
• Ability to manage multiple events and competing priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end planning and execution of FastSpring’s tradeshow and event presence
• Research and propose relevant industry events that align with FastSpring’s ICP and go-to-market strategy
• Manage event budgets and coordinate with vendors, finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
• Track deadlines and deliverables, including booth design, shipping logistics, staffing plans, promotional materials, and on-site execution
• Travel 2x per quarter for events and team on-sites
• Partner with sales and marketing to align event goals with pipeline generation and lead capture efforts
• Develop and execute pre-event and post-event marketing plans in collaboration with demand generation and content teams
• Track and report on event performance metrics, including lead volume, quality, and conversion to opportunities
• Ensure brand consistency and professionalism in all event-related activities and materials
• Support ancillary events such as customer dinners, meetups, and advisory board gatherings tied to major industry events
• Have fun!

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience organizing international events and navigating country-specific logistics
• Strong storytelling and copywriting skills to help shape event messaging and signage
• Photography or videography skills for capturing content at events
• A background in marketing SaaS, software, fintech, or other digital-first companies is a major plus

Benefits

• 401(k), including company match
• Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision & supplementary coverages
• Flexible PTO and 13 Company Holidays
• Bi-weekly 'FastSpring Friday' half-days
• Work-from-home essentials reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities & education reimbursement
• Peer recognition programs & awards
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer opportunities & donation matching
• Quarterly employee events