Talent.com
Marketing Manager, Events
Marketing Manager, EventsForterra • Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
No longer accepting applications
Marketing Manager, Events

Marketing Manager, Events

Forterra • Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

The Events Marketing Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of Forterra's event portfolio including major tradeshows, recruiting events, partner engagements, and executive experiences. This role brings Forterra's brand, mission, and messaging to life through high-impact experiences that deepen engagement with customers, partners, and talent audiences. The Events and Experiential Marketing Manager ensures that all events deliver measurable business outcomes aligned with Forterra's growth and brand objectives.

This includes developing annual event strategies, managing budgets and timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and continuously improving the effectiveness of Forterra's event and experiential programs. The Manager partners closely with Marketing, Product, Talent Acquisition, and Leadership teams to ensure event experiences reflect the company's brand standards and mission. This role reports to the Marketing Lead.

What you'll do

  • Own the execution of Forterra's annual event portfolio and collaborate on strategy in support of marketing, recruiting, and Strategy objectives
  • Lead tradeshow operations, including booth design, logistics, scheduling, staff coordination, and lead capture, ensuring every presence maximizes visibility and ROI
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Strategy, and Talent teams to align event content, messaging, and deliverables with company priorities
  • Manage vendor and partner relationships, including contract negotiation, production oversight, and budget adherence
  • Oversee on-site execution to ensure flawless delivery and consistency across all events, from executive receptions to large-scale tradeshows
  • Measure and report event performance, synthesizing data and feedback to improve processes, engagement, and overall event impact year-over-year

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related fieldor equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, or tradeshow operations
  • Proven success managing both large-scale industry events and smaller, high-impact experiences
  • Track record of content ideation and content creation specifically for event environments
  • Strong sense of spatial design, storytelling, and brand translation in physical environments
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple stakeholders simultaneously
  • Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • Ability to demonstrate absolute ownership of event and tradeshow outcomes
  • Experience developing and executing event strategies in the technology, defense, or robotics sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to measure event performance and optimize for ROI
  • Strong creative sensibility and ability to collaborate with designers, fabricators, and agencies
  • Experience leading experiential activations that integrate digital, physical, and brand storytelling components
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Some experience with international events and global trade requirements desirable.
  • US Salary Range

    $110,000$140,000 / annually

    The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including :

  • Premium Healthcare Benefits : Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
  • Basic Life / AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
  • A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth / adoption.
  • A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
  • Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
  • Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

    CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances : click here .

    Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

    Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

    To see Forterra's candidate data privacy policy, please visit Forterra Legal | Job Applicant Privacy Notice .

    The pay range for this role is :

    110,000 - 140,000 USD per year(AVA)

    PIc743ef1a94f9-30511-39048151

    Create a job alert for this search

    Event Marketing Manager • Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

    Related jobs
    Sr. Event Marketing Manager

    Sr. Event Marketing Manager

    National Restaurant Association • Washington, DC, United States
    Full-time
    The National Restaurant Association is proud to be part of a highly respected industry, providing hospitality, opportunity, and quality of life. Much like the industry we represent, we have a dynami...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Event Marketing Manager

    Event Marketing Manager

    Skill • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    Temporary
    Domestic & International Travel Required.Partner with Aquent to join a globally recognized leader at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of digital experiences and customer engagement.O...Show more
    Last updated: 19 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Director, Strategic & Brand Events

    Director, Strategic & Brand Events

    McGuireWoods • Washington, DC, United States
    Full-time
    The Director of Strategic & Brand Events will take ownership over McGuireWoods' event strategy to drive brand development, lead generation and sponsorship goals. The function will look to maximize t...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Event Planning Manager

    Event Planning Manager

    Cooley LLP • Washington, DC, United States
    Full-time
    Cooley is seeking a Event Planning Manager to join the Marketing and Business Development team.The Event Planning Manager will. In addition, the Event Planning Manager will manage and oversee daily ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Meeting & Events Planner

    Meeting & Events Planner

    CBRE Group • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of...Show more
    Last updated: 21 days ago • Promoted
    Marketing Manager, Events

    Marketing Manager, Events

    Forterra, Inc. • Arlington, VA, United States
    Full-time
    Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world.Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focuse...Show more
    Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted
    Events Manager

    Events Manager

    Gecko Hospitality • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    The Hospitality Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring a high level of customer service, and maintaining financial performance.This role requires str...Show more
    Last updated: 18 days ago • Promoted
    Partnerships & Events Director

    Partnerships & Events Director

    Mural • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    The marketing team amplifies Mural's story to the world through creative, strategic, and measurable programs that drive awareness and engagement. We're a collaborative group of marketers, storytelle...Show more
    Last updated: 7 days ago • Promoted
    Events Planner, Bethesda Maryland

    Events Planner, Bethesda Maryland

    Aledade • Bethesda, MD, US
    Full-time
    Events Planner, Bethesda Maryland.Bring our team together through exceptional experiences that matter.As Aledade's Events Planner, you'll orchestrate everything from intimate headquarters gathering...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    : Head of Event Marketing Manager - 3P Flagship Events

    : Head of Event Marketing Manager - 3P Flagship Events

    Amazon • Arlington, VA, United States
    Full-time
    This is a senior leadership role within AWS's Events organization, responsible for leading our 3P (Third-Party) Flagship events strategy and team. As a vital member of the leadership team, you'll dr...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Event Planning Manager

    Event Planning Manager

    Cooley • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    Cooley is seeking an Event Planning Manager to join the Marketing and Business Development team.Position summary : The Event Planning Manager will manage all aspects of external events, from plannin...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Events Marketing Specialist

    Events Marketing Specialist

    PerformYard • Arlington, VA, US
    Remote
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Ready to join a fast growing, and category leading SaaS company? Do you want to market a product that provides clear value to the world and is loved by its users? Are you looking to take on an impa...Show more
    Last updated: 6 days ago
    Director, Strategic & Brand Events

    Director, Strategic & Brand Events

    McGuireWoods LLP • Washington, DC, United States
    Full-time
    The Director of Strategic & Brand Events will take ownership over McGuireWoods' event strategy to drive brand development, lead generation and sponsorship goals. The function will look to maximize t...Show more
    Last updated: 8 days ago • Promoted
    Campaigns and Events Manager

    Campaigns and Events Manager

    MSD • Rockville, MD, US
    Full-time
    The Campaign and Events Manager is responsible for planning and executing marketing campaigns and a high-impact events program to include but not limited to trade shows, user group meetings, roadsh...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Events Manager

    Events Manager

    Maryland Staffing • Oxon Hill, MD, US
    Full-time
    Responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event p...Show more
    Last updated: 14 days ago • Promoted
    Program Manager - Meetings & Events

    Program Manager - Meetings & Events

    JLL • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients.We are committed to hiring...Show more
    Last updated: 15 days ago • Promoted
    Sr Manager, Travel and Events

    Sr Manager, Travel and Events

    NFIB • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nations largest small business advocacy organization, looks to hire a Sr Manager, Travel and Events to join its Travel team in Washington...Show more
    Last updated: 18 days ago • Promoted
    Manager, Events and Experiential Marketing

    Manager, Events and Experiential Marketing

    August Health • Washington, DC, US
    Full-time
    At August Health, our mission is to empower the essential work of caring for our elders.We achieve this by providing a modern operating platform and electronic health record (EHR) that enables seni...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted