Regional Marketing & Events Associate (Remote, CST)

Location: TX, IL, MN (may consider other locations in Central region)

As our Central Regional Marketing and Event Associate, you will be a key player in supporting our events and regional marketing initiatives in the central region, contributing to the overall success of our marketing efforts. You’ll have an opportunity to work on a variety of projects and learn best practices from stakeholders across the organization. Because you will work across multiple functions and projects in a fast-paced environment, an excellent eye for detail and ability to quickly master new concepts is essential. A positive attitude and willingness to take initiative are also critical to your success in this role. This position will provide a clear path to advance your career as a regional marketer at Grafana, making it an excellent opportunity for career development. 

Responsibilities:

• Regional marketing support (70% of time)
• Manage and execute account-based marketing initiatives, including virtual programs and in-person events, ensuring data and project timelines are kept up to date
• Support account programs and conferences onsite if needed; create and localize marketing materials for specific regions
• Use marketing analytics tools to gather data and generate reports on campaign performance.
• Event coordination (30% of time)
• Collaborate with the Events Manager to plan and execute virtual and in-person events, including webinars, trade shows, and conferences
• Support event logistics, including venue sourcing, vendor coordination, booth setup, and on-site support when necessary.
• Track event metrics and provide post-event analysis to evaluate success and areas for improvement

Requirements:

• Located in Central region (TX, IL, MN preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 1-2 years of marketing experience, preferably in regional/field/events marketing 
• Willingness to travel (~40%) 
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new marketing trends and technologies
• Proficiency in Splash, Eventbrite, Salesforce, Marketo a plus
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese a plus

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A positive attitude, even in high-pressure situations
• Extreme attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and continuously improve, ability to master new concepts quickly
• Willingness to take ownership, ability to take initiative and problem …