Event Marketing Manager

Bluehost; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Bluehost is seeking a seasoned Event Marketing Lead to own Bluehost's in-person sponsored and proprietary events in the United States. You will manage end-to-end event portfolios, negotiate sponsorships, design branded experiences, and drive pipeline through lead-gen and post-event nurture.

You will partner with sales, demand gen, product marketing, and partnerships; travel domestically as needed; build a scalable demand-gen playbook and test new verticals with fast, low-cost pilots.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in event marketing or field marketing with ownership of programs
• Hands-on ownership of a full sponsored event portfolio or a large signature event
• Track record of driving measurable demand generation and pipeline from events

Responsibilities

• Own top-tier sponsored event portfolio end-to-end: evaluate opportunities, negotiate sponsorships, define engagement strategy and lead the biggest moments on-site
• Design and launch Bluehost-branded events and build the demand-generation playbook
• Own the lead-generation motion at every event: capture strategy, form setup, sales handoff, MQL/SQL definition, and post-event nurture

Skills

Event marketing

Field marketing

Sponsorship negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Cvent

Job description

Why we're hiring for this role

The Field Marketing function is scaling on multiple fronts at once: new vertical‑market plays, a growing calendar of sponsored and proprietary events, and a demand‑generation engine that needs a dedicated in‑person owner. We are looking for a seasoned event marketing talent to anchor our in‑person events program. That means owning the sponsored event portfolio at scale, designing and launching proprietary events that carry our brand and drive pipeline, and building the framework for expanding into emerging verticals as new product lines come online. This role is the center of gravity for in‑person events, complementary to our contractor and agency capacity and accountable for the biggest lead‑generating event moments at which we should be present.

What you’ll do & how you’ll make your mark

• Own the top‑tier sponsored event portfolio end‑to‑end: evaluate opportunities against a demand‑generation and pipeline bar, negotiate sponsorships, define the engagement strategy, and personally lead the biggest moments on the ground.
• Design and launch new proprietary Bluehost branded events (demand‑gen and community events, roadshows, agency programs, executive series, hosted meetups) and build the demand‑generation playbook.
• Own the lead‑generation motion at every event: capture strategy, scanner and form setup, sales handoff, MQL and SQL definition, and post‑event nurture in partnership with marketing operations.
• Build the framework for testing into new and emerging verticals: run fast, low‑cost event pilots in new product‑market bets, evaluate lead‑quality and pipeline signal, and scale investment where a vertical starts working.
• Partner closely with the internal and external teams to ensure that segments plan plug cleanly into the broader event calendar; own the seams so nothing falls between programs.
• Run on‑site production for major moments: booth design, run‑of‑show, staffing, partner activations, executive experiences, and post‑event follow‑through.
• Set the demand‑generation and ROI bar for the in‑person event program: cost per lead, MQL contribution, and sourced or influenced pipeline; own the metrics conversation with leadership.
• Build and manage the vendor bench: booth builders, event producers, AV and creative partners.
• Represent the field team in cross‑functional planning with sales, demand generation, product marketing, and partnerships.
• Travel domestically as the event calendar requires.

Who you are & what you’ll need to succeed

• 4‑6 years in event marketing, field marketing, or event management, with clear ownership of programs (not just execution support).
• Hands‑on ownership of a full sponsored event portfolio or a large signature event, end‑to‑end.
• Track record of driving measurable demand‑generation and pipeline outcomes from events: leads captured, MQLs generated, sourced or influenced pipeline.
• Experience designing and producing proprietary or owned events, not only booth execution at third‑party shows.
• Strong on‑site production instincts: booth logistics, run‑of‑show, staffing, day‑of troubleshooting.
• Sharp negotiation and vendor management chops; comfortable driving contracts through legal and procurement.
• Comfort partnering with sales and demand‑generation teams on lead handoff, qualification, and pipeline reporting.
• Self‑directed and comfortable operating alongside a contractor peer on a growing team.
• Willing and able to travel heavily (domestic US).

Even Better If You Have

• SMB SaaS, Hosting and WordPress community background.
• Prior experience launching a new proprietary or branded event from scratch and tying it to a measurable pipeline number.
• Experience testing marketing programs into new verticals or new product‑market bets: evaluating lead‑quality and pipeline signals, reducing what isn’t working, and scaling what is.
• Familiarity with marketing automation and CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce, Paid Media, Email Marketing, Cvent) for event lead capture and nurture.
• Comfort with hybrid event formats and cross‑channel activation (event to content to pipeline).
• Budget ownership at $500K+ and comfort defending trade‑offs to leadership.
• Existing relationships with event vendor, community, or sponsorship networks.

Why you’ll love us.

• Work‑life balance. Our work is thrilling and meaningful, but we know balance is key to living well.
• We celebrate one another’s differences. We’re proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion. We foster a culture of belonging. Our company and customers benefit when employees bring their authentic selves to work. We have programs that bring us together on important issues and provide learning and development opportunities for all employees. We have 20+ affinity groups where you can network and connect with employees globally.
• We care about you. We provide excellent Health Insurance options to fit you, HSA, Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, Generous vacation policy, and much more!
• Where can we take you? We’re fans of helping our employees learn different aspects of the business, be challenged with new tasks, be mentored, and grow their careers. Unfold new possibilities with Bluehost #OTOD!

Employment with Newfold Digital is at‑will and nothing in this Job Description should be interpreted or construed to alter the at‑will employment relationship.

This Job Description includes the essential job functions required to perform the job described above, as well as additional duties and responsibilities. This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee performing this job may be required to perform. The Company reserves the right to revise the Job Description at any time, and to require the employee to perform functions in addition to those listed above.