Sr. Event Marketing Manager

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At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.

Gong is looking for a senior event marketing leader to own and evolve Gong's third-party event strategy. This role is responsible for building a best-in-class portfolio of industry conferences, sponsorships, programs, and activations that generate and accelerate pipeline, strengthen customer relationships, and elevate Gong's brand.

This is a strategic, high-visibility role that requires equal parts strategic planning, business acumen and operational excellence. You'll define where Gong invests, build scalable event strategies aligned to GTM priorities, influence senior stakeholders, negotiate high-value partnerships, and deliver flawless execution from planning through post-event measurement.

Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong executive influence, and an unwavering commitment to delivering world-class experiences that drive measurable business impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own Gong's Third-Party Event Strategy
• Develop and lead Gong's global third-party event strategy, including industry conferences, sponsorships, programs, and activations.
• Evaluate opportunities through the lens of business impact, audience fit, pipeline generation, customer engagement, and brand value to determine where Gong should invest.
• Build and manage the annual third-party events roadmap, ensuring alignment with company priorities, sales objectives, and regional GTM plans.
• Continuously evaluate portfolio performance and identify opportunities to optimize, expand, or sunset programs based on business outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience leading B2B event marketing or field marketing programs, preferably within high-growth SaaS organizations.
• Demonstrated success owning and evolving a strategic event portfolio with measurable impact on pipeline, revenue, and customer engagement.
• Proven ability to think strategically while executing with precision and consistently delivering exceptional experiences.
• Strong executive presence with experience influencing senior leaders and building alignment across Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, and Executive stakeholders.
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating investment decisions, managing significant event budgets, negotiating sponsorships, and measuring ROI.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for raising the bar and building scalable, best-in-class event programs.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support key events (up to 35-40% in high seasons) throughout the year.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
• Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
• 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
• Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
• Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
• Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.

The annual salary hiring range for this position is $138,000 - $210,000 USD.

Compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, qualification, education, experience, and location. At Gong, we have a location-based compensation structure, which means there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. The total compensation package for this position, in addition to base compensation, may include incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and benefits. Some of our sales compensation programs also offer the potential to achieve above targeted earnings for those who exceed their sales targets.

We are always looking for outstanding Gongsters! So if this sounds like something that interests you regardless of compensation, please reach out. We may have more roles for you to consider and would love to connect.

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