commercetools - we are:

• The competitive sort: We didn’t become the fastest growing, highest ever valued SaaS software company in digital commerce with nearly 100% year-over-year growth by sitting on the sidelines.
• Inspired: Continually exploring what’s possible — the innovators of headless commerce, the visionaries behind MACH — our patented tech has radically disrupted the world of enterprise ecommerce software - and we are just getting started. 
• Valued: Smart, strong, passionate individuals hailing from over 50 countries across the globe, speaking over 43 languages, and collectively embracing diversity, encouraging inclusion, and fostering a culture of caring.
• Driven: We push the limits, technology, and ourselves to retain the trust of some of the world’s leading and fastest growing brands every single day.

The Opportunity:Our Marketing team shows the world what our technology can create. With a lot of excitement, we present the future of composable commerce at digital, hybrid and in-person events. Sometimes alone, but often together with our international customers and partners. 

We're looking for a Senior Manager, Event Marketing to plan, execute and manage various events, conferences, trade shows, and other marketing initiatives across North America. This role will be an integral part of the global events team working closely with our Field and Partner Marketing teams. This position will focus on creating engaging event experiences that help promote the commercetools brand, products, and services, while also driving lead generation and customer engagement.

  *** Please note: We're only able to consider candidates based on the East Coast or Central Time zone for this particular role ***   Your Mission:

• Leverage superior project management and communication skills to ensure seamless execution across all events
• Manage all aspects of event and trade show coordination, including negotiating contracts, managing vendors & internal stakeholders, developing promotional materials, leading internal communication, booth design, staff scheduling, travel arrangements, shipping and on-site setup
• Create and implement strategies to drive lead generation and engagement across marketing events
• Audit calendar of currently-planned events against strategic criteria to determine audience fit; identify potential new event opportunities against strategic criteria and vertical marketing plans to ensure commercetools is present at the right conferences in the right locations
• Track key performance metrics related to event success, such as lead generation, attendee engagement, and ROI
• Provide post-event analysis and insights to continually optimize future event strategies
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to achieve desired outcomes
• Create processes and templates to streamline execution and internal alignment 
• Build the bridge between internal stakeholders, such as sales, finance, legal, customer success, marketing, partner and our external vendors and suppliers

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree preferred 
• 3+ years experience in a related role managing events for a B2B technology entity and/or event production agency experience
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills, especially around time-sensitive activities on a global basis
• Strong time management and problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Project Management and CRM software (e.g., Hubspot, Asana, Salesforce)
• Willingness to travel to events as and when required

 

We care about your Growth and Well-being

💰 Competitive compensation package: Generous compensation structure consisting of salary, competitive stock option package, various benefits and perks

☀️ Remote Work: Up to 60 days/year from a country different from your base country  

💻 Open Learning & Development Budget

📚 ct Academy: Regular internal training sessions

🙌 Our Benefits: Check them out here

⌚️ Flexibility: Morning person or night owl? We believe in outcome and motivated employees

🚀 Mindset & Growth: A diverse, creative workspace with an international culture & learning environment

 

For US-based roles

🩺  Well-Being: 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

🌴 Work-Life Balance: Generous time off for personal time, vacation, parental leave, holidays, well-being, bereavement and volunteering

💰 Prepare For Your Future: 401k with company match

👐 Get Involved: Opportunities to join our Happiness Committee, Engage the Change DEI organization, Culture Committee, fitness challenges, artistic channels, and more!

💪 Our differences make us stronger 

 

FOR DURHAM-BASED ROLES

• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment
• Newly updated modern office at the American Tobacco Campus in the heart of Downtown Durham
• Do you have a dog? We're a dog friendly office
• Kombucha on tap, coffee, tea, snacks, and catered lunches
• Semi-monthly team events
• Need a break? We have foosball, darts, ping pong, and a golf putting simulator
• Combination of individual work spaces and cozy meeting rooms

 

We believe that our diversity makes us a stronger team. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds - not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us better.

At commercetools, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fair hiring practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

 

Are you ready? Come grow with us!

🔍 Are you looking for something else? Check out our Career Page and our Website for more information.

US Pay Range $90,000—$132,000 USD