SignalFire - Events Manager (San Francisco)

Join to apply for the SignalFire - Events Manager role at SignalFire. About The Role The Events Manager will report to SignalFires Head of Events and partner with the investment and portfolio success teams to design and execute bestinclass events across our core sectors. Key Responsibilities • Design and execute bestinclass events that support our overall marketing strategy and investment goals, ranging from intimate founder dinners to largescale flagship events • Own endtoend event operations, including vendor management, contract negotiation, budget tracking, timelines, event promotion, attendee followup, tracking, and reporting • Collaborate crossfunctionally with internal and external stakeholders throughout the entire event planning process • Develop and manage event calendar aligned to company and team business objectives • Establish clear KPIs for event success and lead postevent debriefs with insights and recommendations for improvement • Build and improve event processes, systems, and playbooks for event planning, execution, and measurement • Maintain clean, accurate data across CRM and event management systems, enabling followup actions by investment and portfolio success teams • Own SignalFires swag program, including item design, inventory management, budget tracking, and reporting • Utilize marketing and eventsspecific tools and platforms (e.g., Luma, Airtable, Asana, Canva, HubSpot) to manage workflows, operations, communications, and reporting • Develop a deep understanding of SignalFires audiences across its core sectors to ensure events are tailored, impactful, and relationshipdriven • Support LPfacing and internal firm events as needed, ensuring a consistent experience across all SignalFire events • Bring creativity and innovation to every event, ensuring a differentiated and memorable attendee experience that reflects SignalFires values and brand Qualifications • At least three (3) years of experience in event management, field/event marketing, or platform roles, preferably within B2B startups, or highgrowth tech • Proven track record of designing and executing events that drive business outcomes such as pipeline growth, talent engagement, or brand amplification • Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field, or advanced certifications in event planning, marketing, or project management a plus • Experience partnering and leading events with sales teams preferred • Deep knowledge of event operations, budgeting, vendor management, and logistics across multiple event formats • Strong systems thinking and familiarity with GTM tools such as Airtable, Asana, Luma, HubSpot, or related platforms • Insatiable curiosity and drive to uplevel and optimize our experiences, leveraging emerging AI tooling and other approaches • A datadriven mindset with the ability to define KPIs, analyze event ROI, and synthesize insights into actionable improvements • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail across stakeholder communications, event promotion, runofshows, and internal briefs • A lowego, highownership attitude with a collaborative spirit and a strong sense of hospitality • The ability to thrive in a fastpaced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and limited structure, while staying focused on quality, impact, and results • Willingness to travel, as required Ideal Candidate Background • You bring a strong sense of ownership and take pride in delivering exceptional experiences, start to finish, no matter the scale • You are resourceful, scrappy, and know how to make magic happen, even when timelines are tight and budgets are lean • You are able to adapt on the fly and handle unforeseen developments with ease. You bring warmth, humility, and a sense of humor to the team and the room What we Offer • A seat on a lean, highimpact Marketing team with direct exposure to senior leadership and investment professionals across the firm • High ownership in a fastpaced, collaborative environment that values precision, proactivity, datadriven decisionmaking, and storytelling • Competitive compensation and benefits, including unlimited PTO, health/vision/dental coverage, gym stipend, and more • Eligibility to participate in the SignalFire carried interest program, with the opportunity for longterm value creation alongside the investment team Location