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Event Marketing Specialist

PerformYard
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Marketing Specialist position at PerformYard?

Ready to join a fast growing, and category leading SaaS company? Do you want to market a product that provides clear value to the world and is loved by its users? Are you looking to take on an impactful role leading a company's next level of growth? If yes, then keep reading!


PerformYard has developed a simple and effective product that drives our customer’s employee performance through the roof. Our long-term vision is to change the way performance is managed and measured in organizations of all sizes. To achieve this we need to add to our amazing team...that’s where you come in!


As an Events Specialist, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing events that elevate our brand and drive business impact. You’ll play a key role in bringing tradeshows, conferences, and customer programs to life, overseeing logistics, vendor coordination, and cross-team collaboration to ensure every detail runs flawlessly. In this role, you’ll help create high value, engaging experiences that connect our brand with customers and prospects across markets. The ideal candidate is a detail-driven, proactive marketer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to turn strategic plans into seamless event execution.


This is a 100% Remote position - now & forever


What You’ll Do:

  • Provide hands-on logistical support and program coordination for tradeshows and events.
  • Coordinate and meet all deadlines with show organizers and vendors, ensuring timely submission of forms, payments, and deliverables.
  • Assist booth logistics, including layout planning, graphics and furnishings, and coordination with exhibit vendors.
  • Maintain a master events calendar and track key deadlines and deliverables across multiple concurrent programs
  • Assist the implementation of marketing communications programs to drive added visibility at events
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure events align with brand and business priorities
  • Track event expenses in line with the overall tradeshow and events budget
  • Manage inventory of branded promotional products
  • Support post-event follow-up, including lead capture coordination, reporting, and invoice tracking.
  • Contribute ideas to improve attendee engagement and overall event impact, making recommendations for future events based upon research and reporting


What you’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field - or equivalent internship/professional experience.
  • 1-3 years of experience in event coordination, marketing, or hospitality.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset - you spot issues and fix them before they become problems.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • A balance of checklist precision and creative mindset.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with sales, product marketing, and demand generation teams.
  • Self-motivated, who can work independently and proactively to resolve issues and take ownership of tools and processes with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% for managing trade shows, field events, and executive roundtables with measurable success.
  • Experience with webinars and virtual event platforms, such as ON24, Zoom, or GoToWebinar, is a plus.


Sound like you? Apply now by clicking the link below!


Click this link to learn more about our SaaS platform: https://www.performyard.com/flexible-features


Benefits:

In addition to your compensation plan we also have medical, dental, and vision health insurance benefits w/ HSA plan, disability insurance, 401k plan, generous PTO, paid holidays and other benefits.

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