Event Marketing Coordinator (APJ)

The Team:

We are a fast-moving, analytically driven B2B marketing team. We show innovative companies how they can improve their applications and get to market faster. We do hundreds of events, thousands of marketing campaigns, research and evangelize ideas that move our industry forward, and more. We are a team of innovators that take exciting and unexpected ideas and bring them to life – and have fun while doing it!

The opportunity:

Datadog’s event marketing team is the secret sauce behind our premiere experiential marketing efforts. Managing over 100 sponsored and third party events, ranging from $25K-$4M, their work is truly the backbone of our lead gen engine.

As the Event Coordinator for the Asia-Pacific Japan (APJ) region, you’ll play an integral part in curating memorable, attention grabbing events through pushing the envelope with creative marketing tactics, interactive displays and a larger than life presence at the industry’s leading events. Want to be a part of the engine behind the world’s #1 data monitoring and analytics platform?

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds, and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the creation of engaging experiences to generate leads that drive our business.
• Assist in the planning and execution of 500-65,000+ person events around APJ
• Help to manage all pre, during, and post event logistics from beginning to end.
• Manage and track event budgets, expenses, KPI's and ROI.
• Prepare and negotiate various event sponsorships and contracts.
• Experiment with promotions and other outreach efforts pre/post show.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects and deadlines

Work cross functionally with teams to ensure events are on brand, on message, and attracting the right audience.

Who You Are:

• Minimum Diploma in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6+ months of experience in event marketing/management. (Internships count!)
• Experience coordinating small to medium scale events
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with internal and external teams and partners
• Proven ability to manage changing priorities, remain calm under pressure, think on your paws and are comfortable being the leader of the pack.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand on feet for extended periods of time during the event.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (both domestic and international) and work a flexible schedule as needed - evenings and weekends.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in at least one other Asian language is preferred.

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth: 

• High income earning opportunities based on self performance
• New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing 
• Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message 
• Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking 
• An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
• Generous global benefits

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.