B2B - Event Marketing Manager

About the Team:You will be a key leader within the B2B Marketing team, working in lockstep with Sales, Operations, and Culinary. We are a "boots on the ground" group that values high-stakes execution and hospitality. Our team moves fast to launch new markets and close enterprise contracts; we rely on each other to be proactive, autonomous, and obsessively organized. In this role, you aren't just a support functionyou are a strategic partner in driving revenue through physical experiences. The Role:As theEvent Marketing Manager , you are the face of CookUnity Business. This is an "Operator-First" ownership role. You will design and lead our presence at everything from 5,000-person national healthcare summits to intimate, 10-person "Chefs Table" dinners for C-suite executives. You are responsible for the entire lifecycle of an event: from initial regional research and contract negotiation to on-site logistics and post-event lead conversion. You are part logistical mastermind, part charismatic host, and 100% focused on ROI. Responsibilities: Major Conferences:Research, book, and execute our presence at national trade shows (e.g., HLTH, SHRM, ViVE). Own the booth design, union labor, shipping, and high-volume food sampling. Regional "Ground Game":Conduct deep-dive research into local HR chapters and healthcare coalitions in our hub cities (NYC, LA, Chicago, Austin, etc.) to build a calendar of high-impact regional activations. VIP Lead Gen:Design and host white-glove "Closer" events, such as executive roundtables and private dinners, to accelerate late-stage enterprise deals. Smart-Fridge Launches:Lead "Day 1" office takeovers for new Frache installations, designing the experience to drive maximum app adoption and immediate fridge utilization. Partner & Member Support:Coordinate localized "Wellness Days" for corporate partners and support health plan member events to drive awareness of meal benefits. Performance Tracking:Partner with Sales to manage the lead-capture process and produce ROI reports that prove the value of every dollar spent in the field.Qualifications:48 yearsin B2B Event Marketing, Experiential Marketing, or Trade Show Operations. Logistical Mastery:Proven experience managing complex event logistics, including vendor negotiations, budgets, and shipping timelines. ROI Mindset:A track record of using events to generate Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) and drive measurable business growth. Hospitality Excellence:Ability to represent a premium culinary brand and interact comfortably with C-suite executives and clinical leaders. Travel Readiness:Willingness to travel to major U.S. hubs and conferences as the lead on-site operator. Communication:Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate across Culinary, Ops, and Sales teams.Preferred Requirements:Experience in theHealthcare, HR-Tech, or Food-Techindustries. Familiarity withSalesforcefor lead tracking and post-event reporting. Experience managing events inunion-led convention centersand major hotel circuits. A passion for the culinary world and an understanding of food safety/service standards.BenefitsHealth Insurance coverage 401k Plan We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1 Unlimited PTO 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical Family leave:****12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle Personalized Spanish coach Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work! Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position $80,000$90,000 USD recblid 9sc1fxmc0t9b49vi9sg90wz8olmuj4