Forterra

About the Company

Forterra delivers autonomous mission systems for defense. From self-driving land systems to coordinated swarms of robotic systems; the company builds scalable, robust, mission critical hardware and software platforms that empower its customers to deploy autonomy as a force multiplier, extending reach, survivability, and effectiveness across the battlespace and industrial applications. Forterra is headquartered in Clarksburg, Md., with offices in Washington, D.C., Winter Park, Fl., Ketchum, Id. and Palo Alto, Ca.

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

Forterra

Job Title

Marketing Manager, Events

Job Description

**Job Title:** Marketing Manager, Events **Role Summary:** Oversees strategic planning, coordination, and execution of event portfolios to amplify brand visibility, drive engagement, and support business objectives. Focuses on tradeshows, recruiting events, partner engagements, and executive experiences. **Expectations:** - Own annual event portfolio strategy, budget, and timeline. - Align event content and messaging with organizational priorities. - Deliver measurable outcomes for customer, partner, and talent audiences. - Ensure brand standards and mission are reflected in all event experiences. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage end-to-end event execution (logistics, vendor contracts, staffing, lead capture). - Oversee event design and on-site operations, including booth design, trade show operations, and experiential activations. - Coordinate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and talent teams. - Negotiate vendor contracts, manage budgets, and maintain stakeholder alignment. - Analyze event performance data to optimize ROI and improve engagement. **Required Skills:** - 5+ years in event management/tradeshow operations, with experience in technology, defense, or robotics sectors. - Expertise in budget management, cross-functional collaboration, and vendor negotiation. - Creative ideation and execution for high-impact physical and digital event experiences. - Strong understanding of brand storytelling and spatial design. - Proficiency in event performance measurement and ROI analysis. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business. - Demonstrated track record in managing event strategies and delivering scalable outcomes. - Preferred: Experience with international events and global trade compliance.

Arlington, United states

On site

Mid level

28-02-2026