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8am · 5 hours ago

Marketing Events Manager

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$99K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

8am is a professional business platform that empowers professionals with innovative technology. The Events Manager will lead the planning and execution of the annual user conference, managing all aspects of the event lifecycle to ensure alignment with business goals.

Financial ServicesFinTechLegal TechPayments

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the company's annual user conference, ensuring event strategy, programming, and attendee experience align with business goals

Develop project timelines, run-of-show documents, and operational workflows to guide cross-functional execution

Build and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective decisions while maintaining a high-quality experience

Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, production teams, A/V, catering, decor, transportation, and other vendors; oversee related contracts and compliance needs

Coordinate programming by partnering with the Content team on session development, speaker management, and creation of a balanced event agenda

Oversee all logistics, including registration systems, ticketing, attendee communications, signage, branding, swag, print materials, and booth layouts

Manage travel and accommodations for speakers and VIPs and lead on-site event operations, staff assignments, volunteer coordination, and vendor load-in/load-out

Partner with Marketing to develop promotional campaigns, website content, and email communications, ensuring brand consistency across all event touchpoints. Support sponsorship outreach and manage sponsor deliverables such as booths, branding, and speaking opportunities

Track and analyze event performance metrics, conduct attendee surveys, and produce post-event reporting with recommendations for future improvements

Qualification

Event managementVendor negotiationProject managementB2B events experienceCommunication skillsCross-functional collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

3–5+ years of experience in event management, preferably within tech, SaaS, or professional services

Experience managing multi-day conferences (500+ attendees preferred)

Strong understanding of B2B events and the expectations of legal or highly regulated industries

Exceptional project management, communication, and vendor-negotiation skills

Comfortable working cross-functionally with executives, sales, product, and marketing teams

Willingness to travel for venue scouting and on-site execution

Ability to stay calm, decisive, and organized under pressure

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.

Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.

Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.

Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.

Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.

Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).

Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.