Senior Manager, Event Marketing

About DATDAT Freight & Analytics is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of freight and logistics innovation for nearly five decades. Founded in 1978, DAT operates the largest freight marketplace in North America — processing 250 million+ load posts annually and maintaining one of the largest repositories of freight market transaction data in the world. On a defined path to $1 billion in revenue, DAT deploys a suite of software solutions, machine learning models, and intelligent automation tools that help brokers, carriers, and shippers price freight accurately, source capacity, reduce risk, and operate more efficiently. With nearly 700 teammates across offices in Denver, CO; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Springfield, MO; Toronto, ON; and Bangalore, India, DAT combines the credibility of a multi-decade market leader with the drive of a company that is not done disrupting the industry it helped build. For more information, visit Job Application Deadline: 7/4/2026The OpportunityDAT is looking for a Manager of Event Marketing to join our team working hybrid in Denver, Colorado or Seattle, WashingtonThe Manager of Event Marketing is the driver of DAT's event program: three signature customer events (Broker Executive Symposium, Carrier Summit, Shipper Summit) and up to 20 trade show events annually. This role requires someone who can make strategic decisions about event content, audience, and format while managing all logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships. The Manager leads one Sr Events Specialist and manages agency partners for logistics support.Candidate profileWhat You’ll DoPlans and executes DAT's three proprietary events: Broker Executive Symposium, Carrier Summit, and Shipper Summit Plan, budget, and execute DAT's trade show presence across 12-15 industry events annually (MATS, TIA, Gartner Supply Chain, TAI, Revenova, McLeod, and others)Collaborates with segment leadership on event content, speaker lineups, audience composition, and format Negotiate venue contracts, manage vendor relationships, and oversee event budgets ranging from individual trade show booths to multi-day proprietary conferencesPartner with segment marketing leaders to align event programming with business objectives for carrier, broker, shipper, and Outgo segmentsCoordinate across marketing pillars (content, creative, demand gen, comms) to ensure event-related deliverables (collateral, promotional campaigns, PR coverage, lead capture) are executed on time Supervise the Sr Event Specialist and any additional direct reports on day-to-day executionBuild and maintain post-event reporting including attendance, pipeline influence, customer sentiment, and ROI analysisManage the annual event calendar, space selection, sponsorship inventory, and overall event budgetServe as an internal resource on event best practices, vendor relationships, and industry event trends in freight and logisticsHave ability to travel up to 30% for events, site visits, and vendor meetings. Peak travel during spring and fall event seasons.The Skills and Experience You’ll Bring4-6 years of experience in event marketing within a corporate marketing or agency environment, with demonstrated ownership of executive-facing customer events; large corporate event experience a plusProven experience managing multi-day proprietary events for enterprise customers, not just trade show boothsStrong strategic judgment: ability to assess customer and competitive dynamics and make decisions about event content and audienceExceptional project management skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities and hard deadlines across multiple simultaneous events independently, without requiring approval on every detailNegotiate contracts, book venues, and manage all logistics for events ranging from 30 to 1,000+ attendeesStrong cross-functional collaboration skills with proven ability to coordinate across marketing, sales, product, and executive teamsExperience in B2B technology, SaaS, or marketplace environments; freight/logistics industry experience a significant plusEffective communicator across customers, vendors, executive leadership, and internal stakeholdersProven ability to manage direct reports and agency partnersBachelor's degree requiredWhy DAT?DAT is an award winning employer of choice.For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insuranceParental LeaveFlexible Vacation Time (FVT)An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year401k matching (immediately vested)Employee Stock Purchase PlanShort- and Long-term disability sick leaveFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramAdditional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and WellnessFree TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)Competitive salary and benefits packageWork on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environmentCollaborative and supportive team cultureOpportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industryEmployee Resource Groups*This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship**For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 + target bonus. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.ORFor Washington-based candidates, in compliance with the Washington State Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this role is $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 + target bonus. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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