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The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Field Marketing Manager, fluent in English and French or Italian, to join our EMEA Field Marketing team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing field marketing programs across Southern Europe, with an initial focus on France and Italy (with potential to expand into additional countries). You will work closely with the regional Sales team to drive engagement and build strong connections with our target accounts.

This role plays a critical part in building pipeline through impactful and targeted field marketing initiatives. You will have the opportunity to build the Southern Europe field marketing plan and lead a diverse range of activities, including managing conferences, sponsored third-party events, executive roundtables, webinars, direct mail campaigns, partner collaborations, technical workshops, and more. As we continuously refine and expand our field programs, your insights and contributions will be essential to shaping and improving our strategy moving forward.

To be eligible for this role, you must be based in London, UK and must speak French or Italian.

You Will

• Build and execute the Southern Europe Field Marketing plan working closely with Regional sales teams and Field Marketing leads.
• Manage program spend and own KPI tracking, sharing results and recommendations with the wider marketing team.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver regional events such as conferences, roundtables, etc.
• Oversee event logistics including (but not limited to) venue selection, catering, swag, prize draws and promotional materials.
• Partner with the design team to produce event collateral such as booth designs, banners, handouts, and social media assets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive event attendee recruitment and follow ups (including AI-driven initiatives).
• Work with regional partner teams to plan and execute local partner marketing events and programs.
• Work with content, product marketing teams and sales engineering team members to define speaking engagements and relevant topics.
• Manage pre- and post-event activities, including lead capture, data upload, and follow-up campaigns.
• Stay ahead of industry trends by analyzing competitor activities and identifying new event formats and engagement models.

The Expectations

In the first 30 days, you’ll focus on getting up to speed with the Southern Europe Field Marketing plan, gaining a clear understanding of our goals, pipeline priorities, and target accounts. This time is also about building connections familiarising yourself with our broader marketing and sales teams, our technology, and our company culture.

By 3 months, you’ll be fully embedded in the team and actively executing key elements of the Field Marketing plan. By this point, you’ll be partnering closely with the regional go-to-market team in Southern Europe, contributing directly to our engagement and pipeline-building efforts.

You Have:

• 5-7+ years of relevant experience, with 2-3+ years of field marketing experience.
• Fluency in English, French and/or Italian.
• Strong project management abilities, with a proven track record of running multiple programs simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with local Sales teams.
• Proficiency with marketing and AI tools, CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), Google Workspace, ChatGPT, and event management systems.
• Creative problem-solving skills paired with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyze results and adapt strategies for maximum impact.

Cockroach Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please email us at accessibility@cockroachlabs.com.

Cockroach Labs has a hybrid work model, with Roachers that are local to one of our offices coming in on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and working flexibly the rest of the week. While we’ve learned valuable lessons working remotely, nothing can replace the connection, creativity, and fun that occurs when Roachers get together and we are committed to fostering a workplace that encourages collaboration and allows us all to do our best work.

Benefits

• Stock Options
• Medical Insurance
• Professional Development Funds
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mental Wellbeing Benefits
• And more!