Field and Events Marketing Manager

About Xsight Labs

Xsight Labs is a leading fabless semiconductor company delivering end-to-end connectivity solutions for cloud service providers, hyperscale data center networks, and edge applications. As a result of Xsight’s industry-leading products and technology, we are turning heads in the industry and looking to grow our team. Xsight’s E1 DPU is the world’s first 800G DPU, built around a many-core on-path CPU fabric and hardware accelerators. Together with a standards-based SW development model, this architecture delivers industry-leading performance while offering greater ease-of-programmability compared to traditional DPUs. The company’s X2 family of fully programmable data center switches, ranging from 3.2T to 12.8T, provide application-optimized switching for top-of-rack deployments, data center fabrics, high-performance computing (HPC), and AI/ML clusters. Together, these products accelerate the high-performance network solutions of tomorrow.

Job Description

As a Field and Events Marketing Manager, you will own and play a hands-on role in defining and driving Xsight’s global event presence. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing Strategy, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of our industry engagements, from high-level strategy and event selection to boots-on-the-ground execution and logistics.

This is a unique, high-impact opportunity We are looking for a strategic executor who knows how to turn a trade show floor into a measurable growth engine and translate field marketing activities into tangible sales pipeline.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Event Strategy & Selection: Research and recommend the best global events to reach our target segments. Measure the outcomes from past events and guide decisions on events for 2026-2027 and beyond.
• Execution & Logistics: Own the full event lifecycle, including booth design, vendor management, onsite setup etc. You will manage the physical aspects of event prep, including shipping, receiving, and equipment organization.
• Field Campaign Integration: Partner with the sales team to execute regional field marketing activities (lunch-and-learns, local seminars) that complement major events and drive local pipeline.
• Measurable Outcomes: Create and track KPIs for every event to ensure a clear ROI and provide data-driven recommendations for future participation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Management, Sales, and R&D to ensure our demos and messaging are perfectly tailored to the specific audience of each event.
• Collateral & Messaging: Help develop and present marketing collateral and sales training to ensure the team is equipped to win at every event.
• Budget Ownership: Manage the events budget with precision, ensuring high-quality brand representation while optimizing spend.
• Global Representation: Represent the Xsight brand at domestic and international

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in field marketing or event management within the semiconductor or high-tech market.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of data center networking, AI/ML architectures, and the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Strategic Execution: A "mini-CEO" mindset for events, someone who can handle both the 30,000-foot strategy and the granular logistics.
• Location: Must be local to San Francisco/Bay Area. This is a hybrid role requiring the ability to access the office to manage equipment, shipping, and logistics. Flexible in office schedule.
• Availability: Initially a Full-time commitment
• Travel: Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20-30% of the time once the role becomes full-time.
• Communication: Exceptional fluency in English (written and verbal) and the ability to work across diverse, global teams with limited direction.

Skills

• Project Management: Expert-level ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with high attention to detail.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to identify high-value opportunities and align event goals with overall business objectives.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Proven track record of negotiating with global vendors and maintaining strict financial oversight.
• Technical Communication: Ability to translate complex semiconductor and networking concepts into compelling marketing narratives.
• Tools & Platforms: Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), marketing automation, and event management software.
• Physical Logistics: Proficiency in managing physical inventory, shipping schedules, and on-site equipment handling.

Education & Experience

• Education: B.S. or B.A. in Business, Management, or a technical field is required. A Master’s degree or MBA is a significant plus.