Job Title: Field Marketing Events Manager
Virtual, US, 99999
At Zygo Navitar, your expertise will support our core values of curiosity, collaboration, persistence, and confidence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, headquartered in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra‑precise optical components, and complex electro‑optical systems and assemblies.
As a Field Marketing Events Manager, you will operate as a senior, hands‑on event leader responsible for building foundational event processes while owning the strategy and execution of all North America events.
You will serve as both a regional owner and global advisor, influencing event practices across Europe, North Asia, and Southeast Asia while maintaining a lightweight, flexible operating model.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish event planning processes, templates, and operating rhythms that improve visibility, consistency, and efficiency across regions without reliance on enterprise event technology.
- Own the strategy, planning, budgeting, vendor management, and execution of all North America events, developing an annual event calendar aligned to business priorities and available resources.
- Act as a global advisor to regional teams by sharing scalable tools, templates, and best practices that support alignment while respecting differences in maturity and infrastructure.
- Define and implement practical, manual‑first approaches to event data capture and reporting, producing post‑event summaries that highlight lead quality, follow‑up needs, and key learnings.
- Lead through influence in a fragmented environment, collaborating cross‑functionally with Marketing, Sales, Product, Communications, and Operations while driving continuous improvement through simple retrospectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
- 6–10+ years of experience in event management, trade shows, or field marketing, ideally in environments with minimal structure or tools
- Demonstrated ability to build processes from scratch and manage complex logistics manually
- Strong project management, vendor negotiation, and budget management skills
- Proven ability to operate effectively without advanced event platforms or automation
- Clear, confident communicator with strong cross‑functional collaboration skills
Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo Navitar, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.
Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!
We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.
*Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.