Virtual Events Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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Freshworks Inc. builds uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional employee and customer experiences. Our people-first approach to AI eliminates friction, helping businesses reduce complexity, lower cost-to-serve, and deliver faster, more human support through enterprise-grade yet easy-to-use CX and IT solutions. Nearly 75,000 companies, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, trust Freshworks to power their Employee Experience (EX) and Customer Experience (CX) operations.

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We're seeking a detail-oriented and creative Virtual Events & Webinars Specialist to help deliver high-impact digital experiences that engage prospects and customers across the buyer journey. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in event marketing and a passion for creating engaging, scalable virtual programs that support pipeline and revenue goals. 

You'll work cross-functionally with Campaigns, Product Marketing, Sales, and Brand to plan, produce, and optimize webinars, roundtables, and virtual events that align with Freshworks' go-to-market strategy. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Plan and execute virtual events and webinars across global regions, including scheduling, platform setup, speaker coordination, and live production. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape event content, agendas, and messaging aligned to campaign and sales priorities. 
• Manage event promotion, registration, and follow-up workflows in partnership with Marketing Ops and Campaigns. 
• Monitor live events to ensure smooth execution and troubleshoot issues in real time. 
• Track event performance and compile post-event reports with insights and recommendations. 
• Support experimentation with new formats and engagement tactics (e.g., polls, breakout rooms, interactive Q&A). 
• Maintain event calendars, documentation, and best practices to ensure consistency and scalability. 

• 3-5 years of experience in B2B marketing, events, or webinar production, ideally in a SaaS or tech environment
• Proficiency with webinar and virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, ON24, CVent, Goldcast)
• Familiarity with marketing automation and CRM tools (e.g., Marketo, Salesforce)
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 
• Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing event performance and optimizing for results 
• Creative thinker with a passion for delivering engaging digital experiences

Please note this is a hybrid role with onsite expectations of 3x/week (Tues - Thurs) from our San Mateo, CA headquarters. 

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $162,000. This role is also eligible for a target bonus. 

Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, job-related skills, and level. 

Freshworks offers multiple options for dental, medical, vision, disability, and life insurance. Equity + ESPP, flexible PTO, flexible spending, commuter benefits, and wellness benefits are also offered. Freshworks also offers adoption and parental leave benefits. 

At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.