Field & Events Marketing Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own and manage Gecko’s annual conferences and events calendar, aligning participation with business objectives and target markets
• Define how Gecko shows up at each event — physical presence, messaging, and story — in partnership with the rest of the marketing and comms team
• Lead end-to-end execution: logistics, vendor management, booth builds, on-site operations, off-site events
• Coordinate and negotiate with event organizers and partners to secure speaking opportunities, sponsorship placements, and brand visibility
• Represent Gecko on-site at conferences and industry events, confidently pitching prospects, partners, and stakeholders — and turning conversations into real business opportunities
• Own the VIP visit experience at Gecko's Pittsburgh headquarters — curated, high-impact experiences for customers, partners, and senior stakeholders
• Plan and run Gecko-hosted external events in Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and elsewhere
• Define and track event ROI — pipeline impact, account engagement, cost per meeting — not just activity

Job requirements

• 5+ years of experience owning corporate events, trade shows, experiential marketing, or customer events from strategy through onsite execution.
• High-agency operator with a “no job is too small” attitude — as comfortable shaping brand-level strategy as double-checking the on-site details
• Skilled, highly autonomous project manager who can work cross-functionally to drive outcomes, often on tight timelines
• Comfortable across strategy and execution — concepting an idea and running the floor on-site
• Creative and generative, with an eye for design and a genuine knack for turning an ordinary moment into a memorable one
• Deeply data-driven and outcomes-oriented: you think in pipeline and ROI, not activity
• Ability to travel approximately 40–60%, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on the events calendar
• Based in or willing to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA