Senior Events Marketing Manager at Withclutch

About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Event Manager to build and own Clutch’s external events program from the ground up. This isn’t just execution, it’s full ownership of strategy, planning, and outcomes across conferences, field marketing, customer events, and sponsorships. You’ll take what exists today, audit it, improve it, and scale it into a high-impact, revenue-driving channel. This role sits at the intersection of Marketing and Sales, with clear accountability for pipeline contribution, brand presence, and customer engagement. This is a high-autonomy role for someone who knows how to operate both strategically and tactically. One day you’re defining event strategy and ROI frameworks, the next you’re on-site running a flagship activation. If you’re someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys building from scratch, and knows how to turn events into real business impact, this is for you. Please note you will be traveling up to 50% of the time. About the Team We are a small, but mighty team! As Clutch grows, so do we! We support each other and collaborate on how we can create the best customer experience for our buyers. Working responsibly, respectfully, and efficiently is the center of our day-to-day. What You’ll Do Within 3 months, you will: - Conduct a full audit of the existing events program — budget, vendors, processes, and past performance — and identify quick wins and gaps - Build and own the master events calendar across conferences, field marketing, customer events, and sponsorships - Establish relationships with key vendors, venues, and agency partners to support a scaled program - Define success metrics and a reporting framework for all external events Within 6 months, you will: - Independently execute 2–3 flagship events end-to-end, from strategy and logistics to on-site management and post-event reporting - Develop repeatable playbooks and SOPs for each event type (conferences, customer events, field marketing, sponsorships) - Build a sponsorship evaluation framework to ensure activations are selected and negotiated for maximum ROI - Partner with Sales and Marketing to align event pipeline contribution goals and integrate events into broader GTM motions Within 9 months, you will: - Own and scale a full-year events calendar that drives measurable pipeline, brand awareness, and customer engagement - Launch at least one net-new event format or expanded activation that elevates Clutch's presence in the market - Deliver a post-mortem and optimization plan across all event types, with data-backed recommendations for the following year's strategy - Operate as the internal authority on events, managing cross-functional stakeholders and a growing budget with full autonomy What You’ll Bring - 7+ years owning events in a fast-paced environment, preferably in SaaS and/or Fintech - Event strategy & program ownership: Proven ability to build and execute a multi-format external events strategy that ladders up to business goals, not just logistics execution - Cross-functional collaboration: Strong track record of partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Leadership to align events with pipeline and GTM objectives, without a team to lean on - Project & budget management: Highly organized self-starter who can manage multiple events simultaneously, own budgets end-to-end, and keep complex timelines on track independently - Vendor & agency management: Experience sourcing, negotiating with, and holding accountable external partners, venues, production agencies, AV, catering, to deliver quality outcomes - Sponsorship & activation expertise: Ability to evaluate, negotiate, and maximize ROI from third-party sponsorships and brand activations across conferences and field events - Data-driven mindset: Comfortable defining KPIs, tracking event performance, and translating results into actionable insights that inform future strategy - Adaptability & scrappiness: Thrives in a fast-moving environment, can context-switch between high-level strategy and on-the-ground execution, and knows how to do more with less - Communication & stakeholder management: Clear, confident communicator who can influence without authority and keep senior stakeholders informed and aligned Please note that this role may evolve as our business needs change, so we appreciate your flexibility and adaptability. What’s In It For You? - Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of remote work from anywhere, balancing life and career seamlessly. - Unforgettable Off-Sites: Twice a year, bond with colleagues in exciting destinations, fostering teamwork and fresh ideas. - Paid Time Off: Enjoy flexible PTO days yearly for relaxation and rejuvenation. - Stock Options: Joining us means having a stake in our success, so you'll receive stock options as part of your compensation package. - Home Office Setup: Create your ideal workspace with a dedicated budget for home office essentials. - Work Trip Budget: Grow personally and professionally with a budget for work-related trips and co-working. - Health Coverage: Prioritize your well-being with comprehensive health and dental insurance plans. About Us Clutch is a revolutionary vertical SaaS company, proudly backed by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), aimed at revolutionizing the way Credit Unions engage and change the lives of their members. As a champion of financial well-being, we address the urgent need for affordable lending solutions in an era where the average American grapples with over $155,000 in household debt.  Unlike traditional financial institutions, Clutch develops software to turn Credit Unions into FinTech lenders and leverage their balance sheets to responsibly lend to over 130M Americans. Our mission extends beyond mere financial transactions; we strive to fundamentally enhance the way credit unions interact with their members. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and user-centric designs, we help credit unions provide seamless digital experiences that are on par with leading tech companies. This approach not only preserves but revitalizes the longstanding tradition of community and member-focused service inherent to credit unions. Clutch is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here [Upgrade to PRO to see link] to learn about E-Verify. A Note About AI at Clutch We love AI. We use it often and encourage our team to creatively and effectively leverage AI tools in their work. If you join Clutch, we hope you'll bring the same enthusiasm for exploring how AI can amplify impact, productivity, and innovation. That said, during the interview process, we want to hear your thoughts. Please approach interviews without the use of AI tools—our goal is to get to know how you think, solve problems, and communicate. Once you're in the seat, bring on the prompts!