Events Marketing Manager, North America
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Event Manager / Planner, Marketing Communications, Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role: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.
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.
Impact You'll Own:- Lead the strategy and execution for regional events and high-touch experiences tailored to key audiences
- Creatively plan and execute impactful events that reach new audiences, accelerate sales opportunities, and strengthen customer relationships
- Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing to align event plans with ABM strategies
- Influence marketing pipeline metrics and other key performance indicators through successful event delivery and follow-up
- 4+ years of event, regional or field marketing experience with a track record of effectively managing events from end to end
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, or equivalent
- Experience planning high-touch, bespoke events, and large-scale trade shows
- Disciplined approach to event management from strategic planning and flawless execution to post-event lead management and reporting
- Analytical mindset for measuring event performance, analyzing ROI, and providing data-driven recommendations for future event strategies.
- Experience creating and executing events that directly support ABM strategies
- A track record of delivering memorable events that engage audiences, differentiate Planet, and exceed pipeline goals
- Success in building strong partnerships with sales teams to align on event goals, objectives, and execution tactics
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple ongoing events under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in marketing automation tools and CRM systems to track event effectiveness, monitor engagement, and measure ROI for future planning
May 23, 2026 at 11:59p PT
Benefits While Working at Planet:These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to Linked In Learning
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might…
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