Plaid is hiring: Event Marketing in San Francisco

Overview

We’re looking for an Event Marketing Coordinator focused on tradeshows to join our fast-paced and growing marketing team. Tradeshows are a core channel for reaching prospective customers, engaging with partners, and reinforcing leadership in the industry. You’ll contribute to the planning and execution of Plaid’s tradeshow program, including logistics, booth management, cross-functional coordination, and post-event analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end execution of Plaid’s tradeshow program and field marketing events
• Own logistics such as exhibitor deadlines, booth orders, shipping, badge registrations, show services, hotel room blocks, and ancillary events
• Manage vendor communications, including exhibit houses, shipping providers, swag vendors, and A/V partners
• Maintain an internal calendar of upcoming events and ensure all teams are aligned on timelines and deliverables
• Coordinate internal team participation, including travel support, event briefings, staffing schedules, and registrations
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Marketing, Communications, Lifecycle, Marketing Operations and many more to ensure an event’s success
• Oversee lead capture, list cleanup, and timely follow-up processes in collaboration with the sales and marketing teams
• Oversee inventory of tradeshow materials — booth properties, signage, collateral, swag, etc. — and manage fulfillment and replenishment
• Plan and execute additional VIP events, dinners, and happy hours to engage customers, prospects, partners, and industry leaders during conferences
• Track event budget and campaign performance to make future recommendations to increase ROI and impact
• Able to travel on-site to support events from start to finish (travel required ~25%)

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience in field marketing, tradeshow coordination, or event marketing
• Proven track record of supporting or leading logistics for tradeshows including booth setup, shipping, lead capture, and event briefings
• You sweat the details, nothing slips through the cracks, you are organized, precise, and thorough
• Comfortable managing external partners and negotiating sponsorship contracts, deliverables, and service agreements with event organizers and vendors
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle competing deadlines, multiple events, cross-functional input, and high-visibility deliverables
• A natural collaborator who works well in cross-functional environments with Revenue, Product Marketing, Communications, and Partnerships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; you document clearly, follow up proactively, and keep stakeholders aligned
• Data-driven mindset with ability to set KPIs, analyze event performance, and demonstrate ROI of field marketing efforts
• Proficient with tools like Google Workspace, Monday.com or similar project management tools, Salesforce, and event platforms such as Cvent and Splash
• Take initiative, solve problems quickly, and own every detail, especially on-site at events
• Ability to travel to support event execution in person
• Experience in fintech or highly regulated industries with complex customer journeys is a strong plus

Salary: $118,800 - $164,400 per year. The target base salary varies by location and other factors.

Geographic Zones

Our geographic zones are as follows: Zone 1 – New York City and San Francisco Bay Area; Zone 2 – Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C.; Zone 3 – Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego; Zone 4 – Raleigh-Durham and all other US cities. Additional compensation may include equity or commissions depending on the position.

Plaid provides a comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Equal Opportunity

Plaid is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. Plaid provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance, please contact accommodations@plaid.com.

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