Global Events Marketing Lead — Conferences & VIP Experiences

Gecko Robotics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) matching

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Mental health support

Professional development

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Gecko Robotics is seeking an experienced events and customer experience leader to shape and execute our global events strategy. You will own conferences, trade shows, VIP visits, and Gecko-hosted experiences, driving end-to-end execution with cross-functional teams across marketing and communications.

You’ll focus on ROI, pipeline impact, and brand storytelling while traveling and coordinating high-impact experiences for customers, partners, and executives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years owning corporate events, trade shows, or customer events from strategy through onsite execution.
• High-agency operator with a ‘no job is too small’ attitude and ability to shape brand-level strategy.
• Autonomous project manager who can cross-functionally drive outcomes under tight timelines.
• Experience balancing strategy and on-site execution, including concepting and floor leadership.
• Creative thinker with an eye for design and ability to turn moments into memorable experiences.
• Data-driven and ROI-focused, not just activity-driven.
• Willing to travel ~40–60% including evenings/weekends.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Gecko’s annual conferences and events calendar, aligning with objectives.
• Define event presence, messaging, and storytelling with marketing/comms teams.
• Lead end-to-end execution: logistics, vendors, booth builds, on-site operations.
• Coordinate with organizers/partners for speaking, sponsorships, and visibility.
• Represent Gecko on-site at conferences and events, turning conversations into opportunities.
• Own VIP visit experiences at Gecko's Pittsburgh HQ for customers, partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Plan Gecko-hosted external events in multiple cities.
• Define and track ROI metrics such as pipeline impact and cost per meeting.
• Build repeatable systems and robust vendor relationships to improve quality and speed.

Skills

Event ownership

High-agency operator

Project management

Strategy & execution

Design eye

Data-driven ROI

Travel willingness

Pittsburgh-based relocation

Job description

Gecko Robotics is seeking an experienced events and customer experience leader to shape and execute our global events strategy. You will own conferences, trade shows, VIP visits, and Gecko-hosted experiences, driving end-to-end execution with cross-functional teams across marketing and communications.

You’ll focus on ROI, pipeline impact, and brand storytelling while traveling and coordinating high-impact experiences for customers, partners, and executives.