Marketing Manager, Events

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

About the role

The Events Marketing Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of Forterra’s event portfolio including major tradeshows, recruiting events, partner engagements, and executive experiences. This role brings Forterra’s brand, mission, and messaging to life through high-impact experiences that deepen engagement with customers, partners, and talent audiences. The Events and Experiential Marketing Manager ensures that all events deliver measurable business  outcomes aligned with Forterra’s growth and brand objectives.

This includes developing annual event strategies, managing budgets and timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and continuously improving the effectiveness of Forterra’s event and experiential programs. The Manager partners closely with Marketing, Product, Talent Acquisition, and Leadership teams to ensure event experiences reflect the company’s brand standards and mission. This role reports to the Marketing Lead.

What you'll do

• Own the execution of Forterra’s annual event portfolio and collaborate on strategy in support of marketing, recruiting, and Strategy objectives
• Lead tradeshow operations, including booth design, logistics, scheduling, staff coordination, and lead capture, ensuring every presence maximizes visibility and ROI
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Strategy, and Talent teams to align event content, messaging, and deliverables with company priorities
• Manage vendor and partner relationships, including contract negotiation, production oversight, and budget adherence
• Oversee on-site execution to ensure flawless delivery and consistency across all events, from executive receptions to large-scale tradeshows
• Measure and report event performance, synthesizing data and feedback to improve processes, engagement, and overall event impact year-over-year

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

US Salary Range

$110,000—$140,000 / annually

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including :

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances :  click here.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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The pay range for this role is :

110,000 - 140,000 USD per year(AVA)

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