Gecko Robotics Field & Events Marketing Manager at Gecko Robotics to define and execute B2B events strategy across key industries. Own event planning, vendors, budgets, physical builds, on-site operations, and performance measurement.
Responsibilities
Own Gecko’s conference and trade show strategy, aligning event investments with priority markets, accounts, and business objectives.
Determine how Gecko should show up at each event—from a targeted presence to a larger brand activation—based on the audience, opportunity, and expected impact.
Lead end-to-end execution, including budgets, sponsorships, vendors, booth builds, equipment logistics, demonstrations, and on-site operations.
Partner with Business Development to establish event goals, engage priority accounts, coordinate executive meetings, and support effective post-event follow-up.
Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and Design to develop messaging, content, and physical experiences that clearly communicate Gecko’s value.
Build relationships with event organizers and industry partners to secure speaking opportunities, sponsorships, and strategic visibility.
Measure event performance through target-account engagement, executive meetings, pipeline influence, cost, and other meaningful business outcomes.
Build repeatable processes and vendor relationships that improve the quality and efficiency of each event.
Support select VIP visits and Gecko-hosted customer experiences as needed.
Qualification
Strong project management skillsA high-agencyAbility to travel approximately 40–60%Background in governmentAt GeckoGecko values collaboration
Required
5+ years of experience owning B2B conferences, trade shows, field marketing, experiential marketing, or similar events from strategy through on-site execution.
Experience partnering with Sales or Business Development to support priority accounts and long, relationship-driven sales cycles.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
Sound judgment about how to scale event presence and investment based on the audience, opportunity, and business objective.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the executive presence to engage senior internal and external stakeholders.
A high-agency, hands-on approach and willingness to own both strategic decisions and detailed execution.
Based in or willing to relocate to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Ability to travel approximately 40–60%, including occasional evenings and weekends, based on the events calendar.
Preferred
Background in government, defense, oil and gas, power, energy, or critical infrastructure markets.
Familiarity with marketing complex technical or physical products.
Knowledge of account-based marketing and event ROI measurement.
A track record of producing large-scale booth builds, equipment demonstrations, or executive-level customer experiences.
At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.
Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.
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