Event Marketing Coordinator

Event Marketing Coordinator

Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.

Are you someone who is scrappy and obsessed with all the little details? Are you hungry to learn and grow both by assisting in larger events and owning logistics for smaller community programs? Do you lie awake at night thinking of new, creative event ideas? Well, this role may be for you! Tailscale is seeking a passionate Event Marketing Coordinator to help support, manage, and execute our event efforts in the UK and Europe. You will play a pivotal role in expanding our presence at key industry events, driving brand awareness, generating pipeline growth, and contributing to various marketing initiatives. This person will report into our Senior Field Marketing & Events Manager on the Growth Marketing team.

Support and help execute Tailscale's overall event marketing strategy (from large tradeshows to smaller-scale community events) in the UK and Europe

Help to manage all pre-, during-, and post-event logistics including staffing, team travel, printing of materials, and shipping of supplies

Manage and track events budget, expenses, and ROI

Prepare and help to negotiate various event sponsorships and contracts

Work with our creative design agency or our in-house creative team to coordinate the aesthetic of many event materials and manage the production of items

Own UK / EMEA event swag inventory, oversee storage and logistics

Partner with internal teams to identify and help create new event opportunities

Work cross functionally with teams to help drive leads for conferences and events

Research new and creative campaign and incentive ideas and strategies

Work with our ABM team to support logistics for VIP events, meetings, and dinners

Travel to and execute all UK and EMEA trade shows and field programs on behalf of the events team

Travel to the US to assist the events team with large, tentpole events

2-3+ years experience in event coordination or management

Experience in vendor management (e.g., hotels / event venues, production / AV vendors, creative agencies)

Exceptional project management skills, detail-oriented, and ability to think and plan proactively and ahead of schedule

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, solve problems, and adhere to budgets

Ability to thrive and communicate effectively and drive deliverables in a fast-paced, high-performance, remote environment

Creative thinker recognized for generating innovative ideas

A proactive, people-oriented team player with an enthusiastic and outgoing event presence

Graceful under fire, can think quickly on your feet, comfortable with change

Self-starter who can work independently and is willing to travel to support events on-site (up to 25%)

Experience working in a start-up, creative agency, or nonprofit environment

Experience marketing to developers or working at B2B SaaS or cloud companies

As a company, we strive to maintain fair and equitable compensation practices within our team across all roles and all levels. Tailscale's compensation package includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The salary range displayed on each job posting represents the target range for a new hire's base salary. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set.

UK Pay Ranges

60,040 - 75,050 GBP

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An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company. And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life.

A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).

Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!

Remote first company most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description.

Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team / department off-sites, or use your individual travel budget to meet up with team members in Canada, the US, or the UK.

Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.

Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world!

A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own.

Generous parental leave program from your first day. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks.