Forterra · 6 days ago
Marketing Manager, Events
Arlington, VA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expForterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement, focusing on driverless technology for the U.S. Department of Defense. The Events Marketing Manager will be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of events that enhance engagement with customers and partners, ensuring alignment with the company's brand and growth objectives.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Own the execution of Forterra’s annual event portfolio and collaborate on strategy in support of marketing, recruiting, and Strategy objectives
Lead tradeshow operations, including booth design, logistics, scheduling, staff coordination, and lead capture, ensuring every presence maximizes visibility and ROI
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Strategy, and Talent teams to align event content, messaging, and deliverables with company priorities
Manage vendor and partner relationships, including contract negotiation, production oversight, and budget adherence
Oversee on-site execution to ensure flawless delivery and consistency across all events, from executive receptions to large-scale tradeshows
Measure and report event performance, synthesizing data and feedback to improve processes, engagement, and overall event impact year-over-year
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, or tradeshow operations
Proven success managing both large-scale industry events and smaller, high-impact experiences
Track record of content ideation and content creation specifically for event environments
Strong sense of spatial design, storytelling, and brand translation in physical environments
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple stakeholders simultaneously
Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Ability to demonstrate absolute ownership of event and tradeshow outcomes
Experience developing and executing event strategies in the technology, defense, or robotics sectors
Demonstrated ability to measure event performance and optimize for ROI
Strong creative sensibility and ability to collaborate with designers, fabricators, and agencies
Experience leading experiential activations that integrate digital, physical, and brand storytelling components
Preferred
Some experience with international events and global trade requirements desirable
Benefits
Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
$9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Company
Forterra
Forterra delivers autonomous mission systems for defense.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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