Marketing Operations – Events Manager

LightForce

. Lead end-to-end execution of strategic events and programs, including NSM, AAO, trade shows, clinical education and customer programs .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic event execution, managing budgets, and optimizing marketing operations. Proficient in stakeholder alignment, CRM adoption, and process standardization to enhance communication and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event ManagementBudget ManagementCRM OptimizationStakeholder AlignmentMarketing Operations

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningLead CaptureROI ReportingProject ManagementProcess Standardization

Soft Skills

ResourcefulOrganizedProblem SolverProactiveTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

CRM ToolsProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Marketing EventsClinical EducationTrade ShowsCustomer Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end execution of strategic events and programs, including NSM, AAO, trade shows, clinical education and customer programs
Own event budgets, vendors, logistics, and timelines
Standardize planning processes, timelines, and follow-up workflows
Ensure consistent lead capture, tracking, and post-event follow-up
Report on ROI, pipeline, and program effectiveness
Maintain a single view of everything in flight across the marketing function
Convert strategic priorities into plans with owners, dates, and dependencies
Manage handoffs across marketing, commercial, clinical, and product
Keep leadership current on progress, risks, and outcomes
Serve as a central point of coordination across the commercial team and leadership
Improve communication flow and eliminate silos
Align stakeholders to ensure accountability and follow-through
Drive adoption and optimization of CRM and project management tools
Improve integration across systems for visibility and efficiency
Reduce reliance on manual processes and email tracking
Establish centralized tracking for initiatives, timelines, and outcomes
Create high-end, beautiful experiences
Work hands-on with a can-do attitude

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications OR equivalent core work experience
8+ years of relevant work experience in Marketing, Marketing Operations, Admin and/or Marketing Events Services
Resourceful
Organized
Administrative
Problem solver
Proactive
Reliable and Trustworthy
Punctual
Team player
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
10 paid holidays per year
Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans
Group plan voluntary life insurance
Fringe benefits
401k retirement plan
Paid parental leave
Workplace perks such as food/coffee