Marketing Events Lead

Marketing Events Lead

Columbus, Ohio or Remote

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we're building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

The Marketing Events Lead will own the operational execution of Path's trade show and event program. This role is highly detail-oriented and execution-focused, responsible for planning and delivering high-quality regional and vertical trade shows as the company scales. This role will manage the day-to-day logistics and coordination associated with events, enabling marketing leadership to focus on strategy while ensuring a consistently high level of execution and professionalism.

What You'll Do

Trade Show Planning & Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and execute 10+ regional and vertical trade shows annually, managing all operational aspects including:
• Booth logistics and vendor coordination
• Contract management and show registrations
• Shipping and material handling
• Lead scanning setup and execution
• Event staffing coordination
• Travel and hotel arrangements
• Collateral, signage, and branded swag
• Support execution of Path's large trade show booths at major industry events, including Automate and FABTECH, in partnership with marketing leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure all event deliverables are completed on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality.

Process Improvement & Standardization

• Further develop, standardize, and improve the company's "booth-in-a-box" approach to enable efficient, repeatable execution across multiple events.
• Document event processes, timelines, and checklists to support scalability and consistency.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and vendor management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Marketing and Sales to:
• Coordinate pre-event outreach and meeting scheduling
• Support on-site execution and logistics
• Enable timely post-event follow-up and lead handoff
• Serve as the primary point of contact for event-related logistics and execution details.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in event coordination, trade shows, or field marketing
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience managing vendors, timelines, and multiple concurrent projects
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scaling environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel as needed for events

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
• Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need, when you need it
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
• Generous employee referral bonuses—help us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics, we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.