Our co-founders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly intractable problem with a purpose-built platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within just a few short years, Zip created the procurement orchestration category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, leading companies like Instacart, Anthropic, Sephora, Discover, Reddit, and Lyft rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend.

Were a fast-growing team that helped scale category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Salesforce, Databricks, Ramp, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, we’re focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, and—above all–driving incredible value for our customers. Join us!

Your Role:

Zip is looking for a Corporate Event Marketing Manager to lead the execution of our most impactful events, creating unforgettable experiences that drive pipeline, deepen customer relationships, and accelerate revenue growth.

In this role, you will own all corporate brand and pipeline maturation events. This includes everything from our flagship annual conference, Zip Forward, to Zip Exec Summits—intimate roadshows in key geographies—and tailored field events, closing dinners, and experiences that help drive deals to closure. You will also support our Head of Enterprise Transformation in scaling the Zip Accelerator program, delivering virtual and in-person product boot camps. Additionally, you will launch and manage the Zip Executive Briefing Center at our San Francisco HQ, designed to facilitate 1:1 executive closing events.

You’ll partner closely with our event production agency, managing the relationship to ensure seamless execution of all production elements for complex, high-impact events.

This position is ideal for someone with exceptional organizational skills, creative vision, and a passion for delivering events that build brand affinity and drive measurable revenue impact.

What Youll Do:

Oversee Zip Forward: Lead the production of Zip’s flagship annual conference, ensuring flawless execution and measurable business impact.
Deliver Zip Exec Summits: Plan and execute intimate roadshows in key geographies to engage prospects, customers, and industry leaders.
Scale Zip Accelerators: Support the Head of Enterprise Transformation in delivering virtual and in-person boot camps to educate and engage prospects at scale.
Launch the Zip Executive Briefing Center: Build and execute Zip’s first-ever executive briefing program, providing immersive, personalized experiences for high-priority accounts.
Drive Field Events: Collaborate with sales to create and execute field events, closing dinners, and custom experiences that help advance and close deals.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with marketing, sales, and customer success to ensure event strategies align with business objectives and deliver measurable results.
Manage Event Production Agencies: Oversee external agencies, ensuring seamless logistics, AV setup, and all production elements for high-complexity events.
Track and Optimize Results: Measure the impact of events on pipeline generation, maturation, and closed-won deals. Refine strategies and continuously improve ROI through data-driven insights.

What Youll Bring:

5+ years of event marketing experience, preferably in B2B SaaS or enterprise environments at iconic brands.
Proven ability to manage flagship conferences, executive summits, and high-production events, including working with event production agencies.
Experience building new programs or initiatives from the ground up, showcasing strong creativity and strategic thinking.
Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to align cross-functional teams and deliver impactful experiences.
Familiarity with marketing tools like Salesforce, Marketo, or event platforms such as Splash.
A results-driven mindset with demonstrated success tracking and optimizing event impact on pipeline and revenue.
Willingness to travel for events as needed (up to 30%).

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. The salary for this position is determined based on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant experience, education, or particular skills and expertise.

Perks & Benefits

At Zip, we’re committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.

📈 Start-up equity
🦷 Full health, vision & dental coverage
🍽️ Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees
🚍 Commuter benefit
🚠 Team building events & happy hours
🌴 Unlimited PTO
💻 Apple equipment plus home office budget
💸 401k plan

Were looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesnt exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!