B2B Event Marketing Manager – 6-Month Contract

Instacart

. Own and execute Instacart's B2B event calendar across premier tradeshows, executive programs, and bespoke hospitality experiences .

Posted 9/17/2026contractRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B event marketing, managing high-profile tradeshows, and executing large-scale events while ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Proficient in vendor management, contract negotiation, and performance measurement to optimize event outcomes.

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B2B Event Marketing ExperienceCannes Lions ExperienceContract NegotiationVendor ManagementEvent Performance Measurement

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningBudget ManagementProject ManagementTimeline DevelopmentInvoicing

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Events

Tools & Technologies

CventSalesforceGoogle SheetsExcel

Industry Keywords

TradeshowsECommerceAdTechCPG Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute Instacart's B2B event calendar across premier tradeshows, executive programs, and bespoke hospitality experiences
Deliver events on time and within budget
Produce event creative assets with marketing, creative, and sales teams
Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets
Coordinate with Sales, Corp Comms, Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, and Creative stakeholders
Establish reporting and measurement frameworks to capture event performance and inform investment decisions
Manage vendor and contract relationships, invoicing, and negotiations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 10 years of B2B event marketing experience
Hands-on Cannes Lions experience required
Proven track record managing high-profile tradeshows and industry events
Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with contract negotiation and vendor invoicing
Comfort with administrative duties and operational support
Ability to travel 2 to 4 times during the contract period
Preferred: Experience with Cvent, Salesforce, Google Sheets, or Excel
Preferred: Experience with events in the eCommerce, AdTech, and/or CPG marketing industries
Preferred: Experience managing large-scale events with 100 to 600+ attendees

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible choice of work location: home, office, or coffee shop
Regular in-person events to build community
New hire equity grant
Annual refresh grants
Market-competitive compensation and benefits