About the company
We are a fast-moving, analytically driven B2B marketing team. We show innovative companies how they can improve their applications and get to market faster.
Responsibilities
- Lead Datadog's end-to-end presence at large-scale third-party (sponsored) events in North America & LATAM regions, including strategy, planning, logistics, onsite execution, staffing, audience engagement, and performance measurement
- Uphold high standards for live event experiences, ensuring strong brand alignment and delivering programs accountable for measurable pipeline contribution
- Evaluate sponsorship packages and make activation investment decisions grounded in pipeline return; support contract preparation, negotiation, and vendor management
- Leverage AI tools to accelerate event research, vendor evaluation, briefing documents, post-event reporting, and stakeholder communications
- Partner closely with broader Marketing teams to ensure cohesive regional planning and integrated execution
- Collaborate with NAMER and LATAM teams on regional initiatives, share best practices, align workflows, and support select events across regions
- Enhance operational workflows by improving planning processes, lead capture mechanisms, reporting templates, and execution frameworks
- Track, analyze, and report on event KPIs, ROI, and budget accuracy; ensure data integrity and timely post-event follow-up
- Identify new event opportunities, market trends, and innovative experiential approaches to strengthen Datadog's presence in NAMER and LATAM
- Manage event logistics including vendor sourcing, booth configuration, shipping, asset coordination, and onsite operations
- Ensure seamless onsite execution through detailed planning, strong contingency management, and confident troubleshooting
- Travel up to 50% to support events in NAMER and LATAM
Requirements
- 4-6 years of event management experience in a high-tech, B2B, or fast-paced environment managing lead-generating events
- Experience running concurrent, multi-faceted events
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and budgets simultaneously
- Able to stay calm and professional in high-stress, fast-changing event environments
- Comfortable partnering closely with Sales and Product teams, resolving onsite issues, and communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders
- Highly detail-oriented with strong reporting and analytical skills; proficiency with Salesforce, Tableau, Metabase, or similar tools required
- Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) in daily workflows
- Positive, proactive, team-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Comfortable with flexible hours, including evenings/weekends during event cycles
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods during events
Conditions
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Employee-focused best in class onboarding
- Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture