Event Marketing Manager

Papaya Global is a rapidly growing, award-winning B2B tech unicorn with an ambitious mission to revolutionize the payroll & payments industry. With over $400M raised from multiple tier-one investors, our innovative technology provides a comprehensive solution for managing global workforces, encompassing everything from hiring and onboarding to managing and paying employees in over 160 countries.

We are seeking an Event Manager to join our Marketing team.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Event Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Papaya’s presence at global industry events (CWS, SIA, HRTech, fintech/payments conferences, etc.)
• Lead field activations, executive roundtables, and creative brand experiences that stand out (think beyond the booth - think food trucks, magicians, workshops, uber creativity....etc.)
• Manage logistics, production vendors, event agencies, and post-event reporting

Marketing & GTM Integration

• Collaborate with Content, Design, ABX, and Product Marketing to develop compelling pre/post event campaigns
• Own event messaging alignment and asset creation (signage, decks, microsites, printed materials, gifting, etc.) stemming from overarching Product Marketing/Content team messaging
• Partner with SDRs and Sales to support pipeline generation, follow-ups, and meeting scheduling

Partnership & Thought Leadership Events

• Support partner-led events and co-branded activations (e.g., with Worksome, JPMorgan, etc)
• Help bring thought leadership moments to life through executive dinners, fireside chats, and invite-only forums

Internal Field Coordination

• Collaborate with the regional sales leads and AMs to prioritize events that align with pipeline and territory needs
• Ensure seamless internal communication pre/during/post event (run-of-show, staffing, lead process, etc.)

What Success Looks Like

• Events generate high-quality enterprise leads and real sales momentum that align to ICP and convert to meetings
• Brand presence feels elevated, relevant, and aligned with our vision
• Event experiences are differentiated, memorable, and reflective of our approach
• Sales, partners, and execs view events as a strategic asset—not just a logistics function

Requirements:

• 4+ years of B2B event management, ideally in tech, fintech, or HR/payments
• Proven ability to manage multiple global events with precision and creativity
• Strong eye for brand and experience - can think beyond booths and banners
• Operationally excellent, detail-obsessed, and thrives under pressure
• Collaborative, positive, and proactive with cross-functional teams
• Experience working with enterprise sales and GTM teams a plus