Field Marketing Manager (North Central)

Visa Hunt; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RSUs

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Datadog is seeking a Field Marketing Manager to lead regional programs across North Central America, partnering with Sales and Marketing to drive pipeline and deliver in‑person and virtual events. You will own regional initiatives from strategy to execution and collaborate cross‑functionally to optimize engagement and outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands‑on execution, on‑site logistics for regional events, and a data‑driven approach to measure pipeline impact.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in B2B marketing, preferably in technology.
• Experience planning and executing field marketing programs and events.
• Strong collaboration with sales, demand gen, marketing ops, and other teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field marketing programs, including live events and sponsorships.
• Manage field projects from planning through execution, ensuring on‑time, on‑brand delivery.
• Own on‑site logistics for smaller regional events and high‑touch experiences.
• Collaborate with Sales, Demand Gen, Marketing Ops, and other teams to maximize engagement.
• Track and analyze program results to evaluate pipeline impact and optimize campaigns.

Skills

Field marketing

Event management

Cross-functional collaboration

B2B marketing

English proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

Google Suite

PM tools

Job description

Datadog is seeking aField Marketing Manager to support and execute high-impact programs across the North Central region in North America. In this role, you’ll collaborate with regional Sales and Marketing teams to drive pipeline generation and deliver engaging in-person and virtual event experiences. You’ll take ownership of regional marketing initiatives, gaining hands‑on experience across campaign strategy, execution, and cross‑functional alignment. This is an exciting opportunity for a results‑driven marketer looking to make an immediate and measurable impact.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and execute field marketing programs, including Datadog Live events, third‑party sponsorships, customer panels, workshops, and executive experiences
• Manage field projects from planning through execution, ensuring on‑time, on‑brand delivery
• Own on‑site logistics and execution for smaller, high‑touch regional events
• Collaborate with Sales, Demand Generation, Marketing Ops, and other teams to maximize event engagement
• Track and analyze program results to evaluate pipeline impact and optimize future campaigns

Who You Are:

• 3–5 years of experience in B2B marketing, preferably in the technology industry
• Creative and results‑oriented, with a strong passion for customer‑centric event experiences
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Independent, detail‑oriented, and comfortable taking initiative
• You communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in writing and speaking.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Google Suite, and project management tools is a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 40%

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits & Growth:

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
• Employee‑focused best in class onboarding
• Internal mentor and cross‑departmental buddy program
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

#LI-Hybrid

Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:

$98,000—$131,000 USD

About Datadog:

Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high‑growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

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