Events Marketing Manager, North America

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p> <p>Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.</p> <p>Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.</p> <p>As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.</p> <p>We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.</p> <p>Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>Planet is looking for a strategic Events Manager to support our go-to-market plans in North America. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Regional Marketing, you will be responsible for strategically planning and executing a diverse range of hosted, sponsored, and partner events that contribute to pipeline creation, brand awareness, and customer growth. You will work closely with sales and marketing to deliver high-quality, impactful experiences.</p> <p>This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to be in our San Francisco HQ or Arlington, Virginia office 3 days per week.</p> <p><strong>Impact You'll Own:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the strategy and execution for regional events and high-touch experiences tailored to key audiences</li> <li>Creatively plan and execute impactful events that reach new audiences, accelerate sales opportunities, and strengthen customer relationships</li> <li>Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing to align event plans with ABM strategies</li> <li>Influence marketing pipeline metrics and other key performance indicators through successful event delivery and follow-up</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li>4+ years of event, regional or field marketing experience with a track record of effectively managing events from end to end</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or equivalent</li> <li>Experience planning high-touch, bespoke events, and large-scale trade shows</li> <li>Disciplined approach to event management from strategic planning and flawless execution to post-event lead management and reporting</li> <li>Analytical mindset for measuring event performance, analyzing ROI, and providing data-driven recommendations for future event strategies. </li> <li>Experience creating and executing events that directly support ABM strategies</li> </ul> <p><strong>What Makes You Stand Out: </strong></p> <ul> <li>A track record of delivering memorable events that engage audiences, differentiate Planet, and exceed pipeline goals</li> <li>Success in building strong partnerships with sales teams to align on event goals, objectives, and execution tactics</li> <li>Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple ongoing events under tight deadlines </li> <li>Proficiency in marketing automation tools and CRM systems to track event effectiveness, monitor engagement, and measure ROI for future planning</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Deadline:</strong></p> <p>May 23, 2026 at 11:59p PT</p> <p><strong>Benefits While Working at Planet:</strong></p> <p><em>These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company p ... (truncated, view full listing at source)