B2B Events Marketing Specialist — Hybrid

CarGurus LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily lunch

Car discount

Wellness apps

Commuting cost coverage

Equity for all

Job summary

CarGurus in Boston is seeking an Events Marketing Specialist to support the planning and execution of B2B field programs, conferences, and VIP experiences. You will coordinate logistics across venues, vendors, and post-event reporting to strengthen client relationships and drive revenue.

The role requires 2–4 years in event marketing, strong cross-functional collaboration, and proficiency with budget tracking and analytics. A hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in event marketing, preferably in a B2B environment.
• Experience coordinating logistics for in-person and virtual events, including conferences, trade shows, sponsorships, or hospitality programs.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong project coordination and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional partners, external vendors, and membership organizations.
• Experience tracking event budgets, contracts, invoices, and expenses.
• Comfortable gathering basic performance data and preparing reports.
• Proactively communicating progress, changes, and blockers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event logistics such as venue and hotel arrangements, airfare, transportation, catering, audiovisual needs, activations, and on-site requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors and track contracts, services, deliverables, and deadlines; escalate issues as needed.
• Create and maintain briefs, timelines, checklists, and project trackers; gather event results and prepare post-event reporting.
• Partner with Sales, Brand, Product Marketing, and other stakeholders to confirm event needs and deliver sponsorship materials on time.
• Coordinate client swag and event materials, including ordering, inventory, packaging, shipping, signage, and name badges.
• Coordinate pre- and post-event communications to inform and support attendees.
• Support research and coordination for speaking and sponsorship opportunities.
• Track budgets, contracts, invoices, and expenses; assist with reconciliation and variances.
• Identify risks and help prepare contingency plans.
• Gather and organize event performance data to evaluate impact and opportunities.

Skills

Event marketing experience

Logistics coordination

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Vendor management

Reporting and analysis

Hybrid work adaptability

Google Workspace

Cvent/Wrike/Salesforce familiarity

Tools

Google Workspace

Cvent

Wrike

Salesforce

Job description

CarGurus in Boston is seeking an Events Marketing Specialist to support the planning and execution of B2B field programs, conferences, and VIP experiences. You will coordinate logistics across venues, vendors, and post-event reporting to strengthen client relationships and drive revenue.

The role requires 2–4 years in event marketing, strong cross-functional collaboration, and proficiency with budget tracking and analytics. A hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits are provided.