Field Marketing Manager - Chicago

Aikido Security

$95K — $115K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-7 years of experience in field marketing, event marketing, or community marketing
  • Experience supporting B2B SaaS, developer tools, or cybersecurity products
  • Proven ability to manage events from concept to execution
  • Strong collaboration skills with sales teams
  • Organized and proactive in fast-paced startup settings

Responsibilities

  • Plan and run field marketing events including meetups and conferences
  • Manage Aikido's presence at industry events like Black Hat and RSA
  • Work with the sales team to create pipeline-generating events
  • Support account-based marketing campaigns in key regions
  • Build partnerships within the developer community and startup hubs
  • Collaborate on partner-led events and campaigns
  • Communicate Aikido's brand voice at community events

Benefits

  • Short decision lines and significant ownership of projects
  • Opportunities for rapid personal and professional growth
  • Competitive pay and equity options
  • Strong company values with a high-trust culture
  • Flexible working hours
  • Informal work atmosphere that emphasizes values
Full Job Description
We9re looking for a hands-on Field Marketing Manager to help build Aikido9s presence across the developer and security communities. This role is focused on driving pipeline and awareness through events, community engagement, and regional campaigns. You9ll work closely with sales, partnerships, and marketing to plan and execute programs that connect Aikido with developers, security leaders, and startup teams. This is a great role for someone who enjoys owning events end-to-end, building relationships in the local tech ecosystem, and turning community engagement into real pipeline. Responsibilities Own Regional Events & Programs 3 Plan and run field marketing events including meetups, dinners, roundtables, and developer-focused gatherings 3 Manage Aikido9s presence at industry conferences and security events (e.g., Black Hat, RSA, DevOps events) 3 Coordinate logistics, speakers, content, and follow-up with the sales team Drive Pipeline Through Events 3 Work closely with the sales team to create events that generate qualified pipeline 3 Support account-based marketing campaigns in key territories 3 Track event performance and ensure strong follow-up and conversion Build Community in the Developer Ecosystem 3 Partner with developer communities, startup hubs, and security meetups 3 Identify opportunities to get Aikido in front of developers and security teams 3 Support developer advocates and partners at community events Partner with Sales and Partnerships 3 Collaborate with Account Executives and partnerships teams to identify target accounts and opportunities 3 Support partner-led events and joint campaigns with ecosystem partners 3 Help create experiences that move prospects through the pipeline Help Grow Aikido9s Brand 3 Bring Aikido9s "no-BS security" voice to events and community programs 3 Work with the marketing team to turn events into content, social engagement, and brand moments 3 Share feedback from the field to help shape messaging and campaigns 3 4-7 years of experience in field marketing, event marketing, or community marketing 3 Experience supporting B2B SaaS, developer tools, or cybersecurity products 3 Comfortable running events from concept to execution 3 Strong collaboration with sales teams and pipeline-driven marketing programs 3 Experience managing conferences, meetups, and regional marketing programs 3 Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment Bonus if you have: 3 Experience in developer tooling, DevOps, or cybersecurity 3 Existing relationships in the Bay Area startup or developer community 3 Experience running events for technical audiences What you can expect 3 Short decision lines. Big ownership. Shape the projects that matter and ship fast. 3 Grow as fast as we do. Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path. 3 Top-tier tech pay and equity. 3 High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS. 3 Flexibility in working hours. 3 A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere. We hire for talent, drive, and potential. Everything else is noise.

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