Field marketing manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

Company Description

Quotr is an AI-powered construction estimation, takeoff, and procurement platform catering to subcontractors, general contractors, and developers. The platform optimizes construction estimating workflows and offers access to materials at significantly reduced costs, saving up to 40-50% off retail pricing. Quotr specializes in applying AI automation to streamline processes such as takeoff calculation, cost estimation, and procurement matching. Founded as a construction technology company, Quotr tailors its advanced solutions to support users with small to mid-sized teams in the construction and real estate development sectors.

Role Description

We are seeking a hands-on Event Marketing Manager to lead and execute our in-person event strategy. This role is responsible for driving high-quality inbound leads through local events, industry collaborations, and large-scale conferences.

The ideal candidate understands how to engage construction industry stakeholdersincluding developers, general contractors, and subcontractorsand can translate in-person conversations into real pipeline opportunities.

Qualifications:

Event Strategy & Execution

• Plan and execute local in-person events such as meetups, workshops, project showcases, and partner events
• Manage participation in industry conferences and trade shows (booth setup, staffing, demos, logistics)
• Oversee vendors, venues, event materials, and timelines

Industry Collaboration & Partnerships

• Coordinate with construction industry partners, including subcontractors, developers, suppliers, and associations
• Support co-hosted events and sponsorships with industry organizations
• Build long-term relationships with event organizers and industry collaborators

Inbound Lead Generation

• Design events with a clear focus on inbound lead capture and qualification
• Engage directly with developers, contractors, and subcontractors at events
• Coordinate with sales and marketing teams to ensure clean lead handoff and follow-up

Conference & Field Marketing

• Represent the company professionally at construction-focused conferences and local industry events
• Train internal attendees on industry-specific messaging and value propositions
• Ensure event messaging resonates with real-world construction workflows

Measurement & Reporting

• Track event performance: attendance, lead quality, conversions, and ROI
• Deliver post-event insights to improve future event strategy

Required

• 25+ years of experience in event marketing, field marketing, or experiential marketing
• Proven experience managing in-person events and conferences
• Strong organizational and execution skills
• Comfortable working on-site and engaging directly with customers
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Better to have

• Experience working in the construction or real estate development industry
• Direct exposure to subcontractors, general contractors, developers, or suppliers
• Familiarity with construction industry events, trade shows, or associations
• Understanding of how decisions are made on construction projects

What Success Looks Like

• Events consistently generate qualified leads from developers and contractors
• Strong relationships formed with industry partners and associations
• Conferences convert into meaningful pipeline opportunities
• Events are operationally smooth and clearly tied to revenue impact

Why Join Us

• High-ownership role with real influence on growth
• Work closely with leadership and sales on industry expansion
• Opportunity to build a scalable event and field marketing engine
• Competitive compensation and benefits