B2B - Event Marketing Manager at Cookunity

About CookUnity: Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting. 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 function—you are a strategic partner in driving revenue through physical experiences. The Role: As the Event 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 "Chef’s 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 Fraîche 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: • 4–8 years in 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 the Healthcare, HR-Tech, or Food-Tech industries. • Familiarity with Salesforce for lead tracking and post-event reporting. • Experience managing events in union-led convention centers and major hotel circuits. • A passion for the culinary world and an understanding of food safety/service standards. Benefits 🩺 Health 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 If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time! CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability. A quick note for all candidates We’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief “proof of humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us: • Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com • Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page. • We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. • We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away. If something ever feels off or you’re unsure about a message, we’d much rather you double-check with us. You can always contact us directly through any of our social media channels. We appreciate your interest in joining CookUnity — and we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.