Manager, Events Marketing

About the Team DoorDash is building a best-in-class Global Events organization. This global team defines our vision, storytelling, and brand systems—ensuring we show up meaningfully across every touchpoint. As DoorDash Ads scales into a leading advertising platform, events play a critical role in driving cultural relevance, industry credibility, and commercial growth. We show up through bold activations, high-impact partnerships, and memorable IRL experiences that connect with the audiences shaping the future of advertising. About the Role We’re looking for a Manager, B2B Events Marketing to execute our global Ads events strategy. This is a highly cross‑functional, high‑ownership role responsible for delivering a portfolio of industry-defining tentpole events, executive experiences, and scalable owned events that drive awareness, deepen relationships, and accelerate revenue. This role sits at the center of the strategy, translating investment into impact. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Own & Execute a Global Events Portfolio Lead execution of 10+ Ads events annually (industry tentpoles, owned events, and partner activations) Manage end-to-end event lifecycle: planning → production → onsite execution → post‑event amplification Travel as needed to deliver best-in-class onsite experiences Bring Category‑Leading Event Experiences to Life Elevate DoorDash Ads presence across major industry events (e.g., Cannes Lions, Shoptalk, Possible, CES, Groceryshop) Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously evolve DoorDash’s event presence Develop bold, differentiated concepts that surprise and delight prospects, partners, and internal teams Partner with creative, comms, content, and agency teams to deliver: High‑impact branding and activations Thought leadership and speaking opportunities Innovative, immersive experiences Drive Executive Engagement & Commercial Impact Execute high‑touch executive experiences (e.g., CMO dinners, private meetings, hospitality moments) Partner with Sales to: Maximize pipeline generation and deal acceleration Ensure events are designed to deliver measurable business outcomes, not just brand moments Lead Cross‑Functional Alignment Collaborate closely with Sales, Strategy & Ops, Comms, Growth Marketing, CRM, Product, and Creative Align on messaging, goals, and execution to deliver integrated 360° campaigns Act as the central point of contact across all key stakeholders per event Operationalize & Scale the Events Engine Manage vendor relationships (show organizers, vendors, agencies, including MKG/Jack Morton) Oversee budgets, contracts, and invoicing across events Support broader event ecosystem (partner events, field events, experimental formats) Measure & Optimize Performance Leveraging AI and can raise the bar on how we use it. Define success metrics and track event performance, ROI and post‑event outcomes Deliver post-event recaps and insights to leadership Continuously optimize strategy based on learnings We’re excited about you because you… Have 6+ years of B2B event marketing experience, including large‑scale conferences and activations Have experience interacting with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) and display curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to blend AI with the day-to-day role Have owned event budgets and complex, multi‑event portfolios Demonstrate a track record of driving business impact (pipeline, revenue, partnerships) through events Are highly organized and able to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously Thrive in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments and take full ownership of outcomes Are an excellent communicator, comfortable working with senior leaders and executives Have experience managing agencies, vendors, and cross‑functional teams Bring a strong mix of creative thinking + operational excellence Preferred Qualifications Experience in Ads, Media, AdTech, or Retail Media Networks Experience executing executive‑level or VIP experiences Background in agency or in‑house experiential marketing teams Experience working at a high‑growth company or startup Compensation The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job‑related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market‑dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information. DoorDash cares about you and your overall well‑being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g., Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family‑forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page. See below for paid time off details: For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year. For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked. Paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado, is $142,800—$210,000 USD. Statement of Non‑Discrimination We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel. Statement of Non‑Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non‑binary or gender non‑conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently‑abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Visa Hunt