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Benchling

Events Marketing Manager

Berkeley, CA, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $123,000.00 - $166,750.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Fertility healthcare
Paid parental leave
401(k)
employer match
Commuter Benefits
home office stipend
mental health benefits
Therapy
Coaching
Wellness stipend
Learning and development stipend
Flexible vacation
Holiday shutdown
Sabbaticals

Job Description

Benchling is a leading technology company specializing in cloud-based solutions for life sciences research and development. Our innovative platform empowers scientists and researchers to accelerate scientific discovery and improve outcomes by providing integrated tools for data management, collaboration, and workflow automation. With a commitment to innovation, customer success, and a collaborative work culture, Benchling supports teams in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and academia to transform research productivity and bring breakthrough therapies to market faster. We are a forward-thinking organization that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, making Benchling a sought-after place to build a career in the tech and life sciences intersection.Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in event marketing or field marketing in a B2B or SaaS environment
  • Proven track record managing third-party events from strategy through execution
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget management
  • Proficiency with marketing automation and CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Marketo
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and time zones
  • Data-driven decision-making capabilities
  • Ability to apply AI technologies for event optimization
  • Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced work environment with shifting priorities

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in event marketing and/or field marketing, preferably in B2B or SaaS environments
  • Proven success managing third-party events including trade shows, conferences, and partner events from strategy through execution
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
  • Demonstrated experience with vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget oversight
  • Familiarity with marketing automation and CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Marketo
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills comfortable working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and product teams across time zones
  • Data-driven mindset with experience measuring event performance and leveraging insights to drive improvement
  • Ability to apply AI to optimize event performance, identify trends, and continuously improve targeting and engagement strategies
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment adapting quickly to shifting priorities and business needs

Job Duties

  • Develop and execute an annual event strategy and roadmap across third-party conferences, partner events, and trade shows in alignment with marketing priorities, sales objectives and target personas
  • Collaborate closely with sales, SDRs, product marketing, brand, and creative teams to ensure event goals, messaging, and deliverables are aligned and impactful
  • Own end-to-end event management from sponsorship evaluation and contract negotiation to logistics, booth design, lead management, and post-event follow-up
  • Evaluate and recommend new event opportunities to expand presence in key markets and verticals
  • Support field and customer events including user groups, customer summits, and regional roadshows as part of the broader go-to-market strategy
  • Manage vendor relationships and negotiate cost-effective contracts that maximize ROI while maintaining brand quality and consistency
  • Define, track, and report key event KPIs such as leads generated, MQLs/SQLs, pipeline impact, and ROI, using insights to optimize future programs
  • Drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis, stakeholder feedback, and best practice sharing across teams

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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