Manage Cognition's presence at priority industry conferences and sponsorship activations, including booth design, experiential elements, and attendee engagement strategy
Partner with Product Marketing and Sales to develop compelling event collateral, messaging, and follow-up assets
Own the full logistical lifecycle of events, from vendor negotiations and budget management to contracts, staffing, and scheduling
Craft communications before and after each event, including "Know Before You Go" guides, training for staff and speakers, and structured follow-up outreach
Partner with Field Marketing to engage the GTM team and monitor key event metrics, such as leads generated, pipeline contribution, meetings booked, and audience engagement, to gauge success and shape future planning
Create repeatable frameworks, playbooks, and reference materials that scale alongside Cognition's expanding events calendar
Serve as the primary point of contact for outside agencies, suppliers, and venue teams
Be present at events in person to manage logistics directly and keep execution running smoothly
Use feedback from stakeholders and post-event reviews to continually refine and improve the events function
Requirements for the role
3-5 years of experience in event marketing at a company known for high-impact events and executive programs or at a premium experiential agency with demanding production standards and large budgets
Proven ability to run end-to-end events including planning, logistics, vendor management, run-of-show creation, and onsite execution under pressure
Experience managing events ranging from 10 to 1,000+ attendees
Track record supporting senior audiences (C-level, VP Eng, CTO) and partnering closely with sales and GTM teams to drive business outcomes
Strong organizational rigor, attention to detail, and a high personal quality bar
Proficiency with tools such as Salesforce and HubSpot
Ability to travel up to 40%
You might excel if you…
Have led event marketing programs at a high-growth startup
Enjoy designing executive experiences and creating moments that differentiate a brand
Thrive when traveling, hosting, problem-solving, and adapting in real time
Are highly organized and operationally minded while still creative
Are energized by high-intensity environments where expectations are high and outcomes are measurable
Think like an owner of the event experience and business impact, not just an executor of logistics
OUR COMMITMENT
Equal Opportunity. Cognition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process - please let us know if you need any. Cognition also considers applicants with criminal histories consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance and similar local laws.
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