Marketing Events and Experiences Manager

Beaverton, OR, USA|Remote

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $63,600.00 - $159,100.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Flexible work environment

Equity incentives

Job Description

Cornelis Networks is a leading provider of high-performance scale-out networking solutions designed specifically for AI and HPC datacenters. The company stands at the forefront of technology by delivering a differentiated architecture that seamlessly integrates hardware, software, and system-level technologies, ensuring maximum efficiency for GPU, CPU, and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Cornelis Networks’ innovative solutions drive groundbreaking advancements in AI and HPC workloads, empowering customers worldwide to push the boundaries of technological innovation and computational power. Supported by top-tier venture capital firms and strategic investors, Cornelis Networks maintains an unwavering commitment to innovation, performance, and scalability, addressing some of the world’s most demanding computational challenges with their next-generation networking technologies.

Cornelis Networks operates as a dynamic, fast-growing, and forward-thinking organization comprising architects, engineers, and business professionals with proven expertise in building successful products and driving technological advancements. The team operates globally, spanning multiple U.S. states and six countries, and supports flexible working arrangements, including onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

The company is currently seeking to hire an Experiences and Events Manager responsible for managing how Cornelis Networks presents itself at key industry events, trade shows, and executive gatherings where customers and partners make critical business decisions. This pivotal role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, covering everything from building the annual event calendar to devising booth strategies, managing vendor relationships, overseeing budgets, and running events onsite. The position involves organizing events of varying scales, from intimate analyst dinners to large-scale conference booths featuring live demos and packed meeting schedules.

Ideal candidates for this role will have prior experience managing event logistics for B2B technology companies and desire to take on greater strategic ownership. The Experiences and Events Manager will ensure that every conference becomes a valuable pipeline and brand-building asset, thriving in the fast-paced, innovative atmosphere of a high-growth technology startup. Collaboration will be key, partnering cross-functionally with marketing, sales, product teams, and executive leadership to maximize event impact and align with company growth objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to work remotely within the United States, providing a competitive compensation package that includes equity, cash, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program. Cornelis Networks emphasizes flexibility, professional growth, and inclusion, making it an excellent choice for professionals looking to contribute to cutting-edge AI and HPC infrastructure development while advancing their careers in event management within the technology sector.

Job Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience in event marketing, field marketing, or account and program management
Experience planning and executing tradeshow or conference presence for a B2B technology company
Proven ability to manage on-site logistics including vendor coordination, budget management, and staffing
Strong program management instincts with ability to handle concurrent timelines and deliverables
Excellent writing and communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced startup environment
Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally
Experience with CRM and lead capture tools to track event-driven pipeline

Job Qualifications

3 to 5 years of experience in event marketing, field marketing, or program management at a B2B technology company
Proven track record managing on-site logistics for events ranging from small receptions to large conferences
Strong program management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
Excellent writing and communication skills for producing recap content and briefing documents
Experience working in fast-paced startup environments with high autonomy
Familiarity with CRM and lead capture tools for tracking event-sourced pipeline
Preferred experience in AI infrastructure, HPC, semiconductors, or enterprise IT
Experience representing companies at major industry events like ISC, SC, OCP, GTC, or re:Invent
Background working in fast-growing or category-creation stage companies
Experience managing analyst or press interactions at events

Job Duties

Own the company event calendar and prioritize investment across anchor industry and regional events
Define booth strategy including size, format, staffing plan, sponsorship tier, and objectives tied to pipeline and brand goals
Manage event budgets and negotiate with vendors for booth design, AV, giveaways, printing, and travel
Coordinate post-event lead nurture with marketing and sales development teams
Manage pre-event logistics including booth design, shipping, staffing schedules, and briefing materials
Represent Cornelis on-site and manage event execution and real-time problem solving
Assist with coordinating executive and customer meetings, press and analyst briefings, and speaking sessions
Own lead capture on-site and ensure clean lead flow into CRM and follow-up workflows
Track budgets, deliverables, and timelines across concurrent events
Write post-event recap reports with analysis on lead volume, quality, spend, and ROI
Build and maintain playbooks to improve future event success
Work with sales leadership on staffing and lead follow-up alignment
Collaborate with product marketing on content and demo requirements
Coordinate with content teams for recap articles, social media, and multimedia assets for promotion