Event Marketing Manager - Global Sponsorships (NAMER/LATAM)

The role

This individual contributor role sits within Datadog's Event Marketing group, which runs a high volume of experiential programs each year. The manager will plan and execute sponsored events and tradeshows across North America and Latin America, tying spend to lead and pipeline outcomes. The position works alongside regional marketing, sales, and product teams to keep activations consistent across the two regions.

What you would do

• Direct end-to-end planning and onsite delivery for large sponsored events in North America and Latin America
• Assess sponsorship packages and decide which tiers, add-ons, or activations to fund based on expected pipeline return
• Handle contract preparation, negotiation, and ongoing vendor coordination
• Measure event results against leads, opportunities, pipeline, ROI, and budget, and keep reporting accurate and timely
• Use AI tools to speed up research, vendor comparisons, briefing materials, and post-event reports
• Coordinate logistics such as vendor sourcing, booth build, shipping, and onsite operations
• Refine planning workflows, lead capture methods, and reporting templates
• Travel up to half the time to support events across the two regions

What they asked for

• Four to six years of event management experience in a B2B, high-tech, or fast-moving setting focused on lead generation
• Track record running several events at once while managing deadlines and budgets
• Strong project management and organizational habits with close attention to detail
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Tableau, Metabase, or comparable reporting tools
• Calm, professional demeanor when conditions change quickly or become stressful
• Comfortable working with Sales and Product partners and resolving issues on site
• Daily use of AI assistants and interest in applying them to planning and lead work
• Flexibility for evening and weekend hours during event periods, plus ability to lift 25 lbs and stand for long stretches

Nice to have

• Prior experience supporting events in multiple regions or with international audiences