Events Marketing Specialist

Location: Tampa Bay Area-Based Remote Role - Candidates must live in the area to be considered.

Department: Marketing

Reports to: VP of Marketing

Ready to make an impact? We’re hiring a Growth & Events Marketing Specialist in the Tampa Bay Area! This hybrid role blends strategic business development with creative event execution. If you’re a go-getter who thrives on building relationships, negotiating deals, and creating unforgettable event experiences, we want you on our team. Bonus points if you’ve worked in SaaS for Manufacturing or Life Sciences.

Apply now and help us deliver white-glove events that connect with our brand and drive growth.

We are looking for a versatile professional who can drive business growth while owning end-to-end event execution
. This unique role combines the strategic outreach of a Business Development Representative (BDR) with the operational and creative expertise of a Marketing Events Specialist
. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder, skilled negotiator, and hands‑on executor who thrives in both the boardroom and on the show floor. This role demands a go-getter, do-whatever-it-takes mentality to deliver exceptional results.

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through research, outbound calls, emails, and social engagement.
• Build and nurture relationships with prospects, partners, and industry influencers.
• Recruit new partners and speakers for events to enhance engagement and thought leadership.
• Schedule and support sales meetings, ensuring alignment with event-driven campaigns.
• Maintain accurate pipeline data and report on lead generation metrics.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy for selecting the right events based on audience fit, ROI potential, and brand alignment, and create an annual event calendar with a detailed budget plan to maximize impact and cost efficiency.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute trade shows, conferences, and company-hosted events.
• Support with the negotiation of contracts with venues, vendors, and service providers to optimize cost and value.
• Support/Manage all pre-event promotional arrangements
  , including email campaigns, social media, and partner outreach.
• Handle physical booth setup
  , including lifting, assembly, and on-site labor coordination.
• Ensure booth design aligns with brand standards and delivers an engaging attendee experience.
• Apply creative thinking to craft memorable event experiences that deeply connect with our brand and deliver a true white‑glove experience for attendees.
• Develop post-event reporting and ROI analysis.

• Represent the company at events, fostering connections with prospects, customers, and partners.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring a positive and professional presence at all engagements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or technology field.
• 2+ years of experience in business development and/or event management.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and reconcile expenses accurately.
• Comfortable with hands‑on physical work during event setup and teardown.
• Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce, Hub Spot) and event management platforms.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

• Ready to travel to events
• Have great communications skills (communicating with different teams at CQ as well as prospects)
• A fearless networker
• Quick at picking up technology and understanding what CQ does
• Extremely organized

Experience working for SaaS companies in Manufacturing and/or Life Sciences industries.

• Lead Generation: Number of qualified leads sourced per quarter.
• Event ROI: Percentage of event‑driven pipeline contribution.
• Partner/Speaker Recruitment: Number of new strategic partners and speakers secured annually.
• Budget Accuracy: Maintain event spend within ±5% of forecast.