Field Marketing Manager (Central)

Datadog is seeking a highly organized and detailed-oriented Field Marketing Manager who is enthusiastic about event planning, thrives in a demanding environment, and is committed to delivering exceptional client-facing experiences. As a member of the NAMER Field Marketing team, you will be responsible for planning, managing and executing Datadog’s presence at a diverse portfolio of events.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Product, Executive, IT, and more to bring our events to life and deliver exceptional, high-impact programs that align with our brand and business objectives.

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

• Constantly looking for opportunities to innovate, moving beyond typical B2B marketing playbooks to unlock ROI.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of our products, market position, competition, partner network, sales cycle, and ideal customer profile (ICP). 
• Work cross functionally to plan and manage logistics for a variety of events throughout the Central region.
• Work with vendors to negotiate contracts, organize logistics, and execute production.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure all events are on strategy, brand, and budget.
• Manage and maximize your field marketing budget, ensuring all events are executed in a timely manner and within budget.
• Evaluate and report on event ROI, including, post-event tracking, detailed wrap-up reports, and developing actionable recommendations for future events.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with event organizers, vendors, internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop and nurture internal Datdog’s business relationships to align event strategies with team / organizational goals

• 2-3 years’ experience in field marketing or event marketing, event management
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a process-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and anticipate needs, adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and plan and execute multiple events simultaneously while meeting deadlines 
• Strong work ethic, excelling in both self-directed work and collaborative environments, with a consistently positive, team player approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas thoughtfully and clearly to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

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 and Growth:

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities 
• Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
• Best in breed onboarding
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• 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.