Global Events Lead

Fundamental

Global Events Lead driving in-person strategies for B2B AI company with 10+ years of expertise in events and marketing. Managing conferences, dinners, and impactful brand experiences.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and elevate how Fundamental shows up at industry events, from flagship conferences to intimate executive gatherings
Develop creative event concepts and experiences that attract the right audience and leave a lasting impression
Build and execute a scalable US events strategy aligned with broader marketing and company goals
Partner closely with leadership, marketing, sales, product marketing, and design to ensure every event ladders up to broader campaigns and pipeline objectives
Lead conference planning end-to-end, including sponsorship strategy, booth presence, speaking opportunities, side events, dinners, and customer activations
Create standout brand moments that differentiate Fundamental from traditional enterprise software companies
Manage all operational details across planning, vendors, production, logistics, onsite execution, and post-event follow-through
Develop repeatable playbooks for owned events, from private executive dinners and customer roundtables to larger branded experiences
Partner with external agencies, production teams, venues, and vendors to deliver world-class execution
Measure event and campaign performance, gather insights, and continuously improve our approach
Travel as needed to support key events, conferences, and customer experiences across the US and internationally

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in B2B SaaS events, field marketing, experiential marketing, or related roles
Strong creative judgment with experience producing standout brand and event experiences
Ability to operate strategically while also being highly hands-on and execution-oriented
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; you catch the things others miss
Strong operator who can manage multiple moving pieces without sacrificing quality
Clear point of view on what creates a world-class conference presence, from booth design to side events to the smallest attendee details
Deep understanding of what creates audience pull, energy, and memorable in-person experiences
Commercial mindset with an understanding of pipeline generation and business impact, not just event logistics
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with high ownership and ambiguity
Collaborative, low-ego, and able to work cross-functionally across teams and senior stakeholders
Excited to travel and represent Fundamental in the field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with salary and equity
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
Fertility support, as well as paid parental leave for all new parents, inclusive of adoptive and surrogate journeys
Relocation support for employees moving to join the team in one of our office locations
A mission-driven, low-ego culture that values diversity of thought, ownership, and bias toward action

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Hard Skills & Tools

event planningfield marketingexperiential marketingsponsorship strategybooth designcustomer activationsevent performance measurementlogistics managementproduction managementcampaign strategy

Soft Skills

creative judgmentorganizational skillsattention to detailexecution-orientedcollaborationstrategic thinkingcommercial mindsetadaptabilitylow-egocross-functional teamwork