Field Marketing Manager

Aikido; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Aikido is seeking a hands-on Field Marketing Manager to build its presence across developer and security communities in the United States. You will own regional events and programs, drive pipeline through events, and partner with sales and partnerships to reach target accounts.

Responsibilities include planning meetups, conferences, and developer-focused gatherings, coordinating logistics and content, and turning events into content and brand moments. Remote-friendly role with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Own Regional Events & Programs
• Plan and run field marketing events including meetups, dinners, roundtables, and developer-focused gatherings
• Manage Aikido’s presence at industry conferences and security events (e.g., Black Hat, RSA, DevOps events)
• Coordinate logistics, speakers, content, and follow-up with the sales team
• Drive Pipeline Through Events
• Work closely with the sales team to create events that generate qualified pipeline
• Support account-based marketing campaigns in key territories
• Track event performance and ensure strong follow-up and conversion
• Build Community in the Developer Ecosystem
• Partner with developer communities, startup hubs, and security meetups
• Identify opportunities to get Aikido in front of developers and security teams
• Support developer advocates and partners at community events
• Partner with Sales and Partnerships
• Collaborate with Account Executives and partnerships teams to identify target accounts and opportunities
• Support partner-led events and joint campaigns with ecosystem partners
• Help create experiences that move prospects through the pipeline
• Help Grow Aikido’s Brand
• Bring Aikido’s “no-BS security” voice to events and community programs
• Work with the marketing team to turn events into content, social engagement, and brand moments
• Share feedback from the field to help shape messaging and campaigns

Job description

• We’re looking for a hands‑on Field Marketing Manager to help build Aikido’s presence across the developer and security communities
• This role is focused on driving pipeline and awareness through events, community engagement, and regional campaigns. You’ll work closely with sales, partnerships, and marketing to plan and execute programs that connect Aikido with developers, security leaders, and startup teams
• Own Regional Events & Programs
• Plan and run field marketing events including meetups, dinners, roundtables, and developer‑focused gatherings
• Manage Aikido’s presence at industry conferences and security events (e.g., Black Hat, RSA, DevOps events)
• Coordinate logistics, speakers, content, and follow‑up with the sales team
• Drive Pipeline Through Events
• Work closely with the sales team to create events that generate qualified pipeline
• Support account‑based marketing campaigns in key territories
• Track event performance and ensure strong follow‑up and conversion
• Build Community in the Developer Ecosystem
• Partner with developer communities, startup hubs, and security meetups
• Identify opportunities to get Aikido in front of developers and security teams
• Support developer advocates and partners at community events
• Partner with Sales and Partnerships
• Collaborate with Account Executives and partnerships teams to identify target accounts and opportunities
• Support partner‑led events and joint campaigns with ecosystem partners
• Help create experiences that move prospects through the pipeline
• Help Grow Aikido’s Brand
• Bring Aikido’s “no-BS security” voice to events and community programs
• Work with the marketing team to turn events into content, social engagement, and brand moments
• Share feedback from the field to help shape messaging and campaigns

Benefits

• Remote-friendly
• Flexible working hours