Events Manager

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Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end execution of Plaid’s tradeshow program and field marketing events

• Own logistics such as exhibitor deadlines, booth orders, shipping, badge registrations, show services, hotel room blocks, and ancillary events

• Manage vendor communications, including exhibit houses, shipping providers, swag vendors, and A/V partners

• Maintain an internal calendar of upcoming events and ensure all teams are aligned on timelines and deliverables

• Coordinate internal team participation, including travel support, event briefings, staffing schedules, and registrations

• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Marketing, Communications, Lifecycle, Marketing Operations and many more to ensure an event's success

• Oversee lead capture, list cleanup, and timely follow-up processes in collaboration with the sales and marketing teams

• Oversee inventory of tradeshow materials — booth properties, signage, collateral, swag, etc. — and manage fulfillment and replenishment

• Plan and execute additional VIP events, dinners, and happy hours to engage customers, prospects, partners, and industry leaders during conferences

• Track event budget and campaign performance to make future recommendations to increase ROI and impact

• Able to travel on-site to support events from start to finish (travel required ~40%)

Requirements

• 2–4+ years of experience in field marketing, tradeshow coordination, or event marketing

• Proven track record of supporting or leading logistics for tradeshows including booth setup, shipping, lead capture, and event briefings

• You sweat the details, nothing slips through the cracks, you are known for being organized, precise, and thorough

• Comfortable managing external partners and negotiating sponsorship contracts, deliverables, and service agreements with event organizers and vendors

• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle competing deadlines, multiple events, cross functional input, and high visibility deliverables

• A natural collaborator who thrives in cross functional environments with experience working closely with Revenue, Product Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships to ensure an event's success

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, you document clearly, follow up proactively, and keep stakeholders aligned

• You bring a data driven mindset and are confident in setting KPIs, analyzing event performance, and demonstrating the ROI of field marketing efforts

• Proficient with tools like Google Workspace, Asana or similar project management tools

• You take initiative, solve problems quickly, and own every detail, especially when on site at events

• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to support event execution in person

Job Req ID: 2415