Senior Marketing Events Manager (Temp-to-Hire)

Job Description:

• Execute the event calendar end to end.
• Help plan and scale Armada’s event motion.
• Own trade show operations.
• Activate regional field programs.
• Support executive and speaker programs.
• Drive on-site lead capture and follow-up.
• Partner cross-functionally.
• Track and report event performance.
• Keep Armada event-ready.
• Build repeatable systems.
• Travel to represent Armada on site approximately 30–50% of the time.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in B2B field marketing, event marketing, or event management, ideally for a technology startup.
• Hands-on experience managing trade show exhibitor portals such as Freeman, Cvent, Experient, or similar platforms.
• Proven track record executing trade show booths, roadshows, executive events, customer programs, or field activations end to end without relying on a large team.
• Strong vendor management and budgeting skills, with a practical, ownership-driven approach to cost control.
• Exceptional project management skills. Deadlines, dependencies, and details do not slip on your watch.
• Ability to contribute to event planning, prioritization, and post-event analysis, not just logistics.
• Comfort working with executives, sales teams, partners, and technical SMEs.
• Polished on-site presence and ability to stay calm, organized, and solutions-oriented during live events.
• Familiarity with lead capture tools, badge scanners, QR workflows, CRM handoff processes, and post-event follow-up.
• Willingness to travel frequently and thrive in the organized chaos of live events.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year