Events & Field Marketing Manager at Plaid

San Francisco, California, United States

Plaid Logo
$140,000 – $200,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaS, B2BIndustries

Requirements

  • Have 3-5+ years of field marketing, event marketing, or similar experience at B2B startups
  • Possess hands-on experience building field marketing programs from scratch
  • Can point to specific deals you influenced or accelerated—not just leads generated
  • Are scrappy, strategic, and tie every experience to GTM strategy and revenue goals
  • Have exceptional organizational and project management skills: you can juggle multiple events simultaneously
  • Are willing to travel for events and on-site activations
  • Comfortable with ambiguity in an early-stage company
  • Enjoy a high-touch, customer-facing role
  • Excited about AI transforming customer support
  • Interested in working in person (hybrid with 3 days a week in SF office, plus customer visits and in-person sessions)

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with founders, sellers, and marketers to build a field marketing strategy that generates millions in pipeline directly influenced by experiences
  • Plan executive dinners where prospects become customers and help curate a customer advisory board that generates authority-building content
  • Identify and prioritize conferences and events that align with target customers and build a presence that makes Plain the obvious choice
  • Track and analyze event ROI obsessively—what drives real pipeline vs what is just noise or vanity metrics
  • Collaborate closely with Sales to ensure seamless handoff of qualified leads from events
  • Position Plain as the category leader in B2B support by hosting the conversations that shape where the industry is headed
  • Plan new initiatives and bold experiments, such as launching a pop-up activation or testing unconventional digital experiences

Skills

Field Marketing
Event Planning
Marketing Strategy
ROI Analysis
Pipeline Generation
Conferences
Executive Dinners
Customer Advisory Board

Plaid

Connects financial accounts to apps securely

About Plaid

Plaid simplifies financial data management for individuals and businesses by connecting various financial accounts to apps and services. Its main product is a set of APIs that allow developers to integrate financial data into their applications, enabling users to track spending, initiate payments, and access financial services all in one place. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, including app developers and financial institutions, and is used by popular apps like LendingTree and Square. Unlike many competitors, Plaid focuses on providing a comprehensive and scalable platform that supports various financial use cases, such as transactions and identity verification. The company's goal is to enhance the way users interact with their financial data, making it easier and more secure.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$714.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We've got you covered: From medical, life, and 401ks, we’re here to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Everyone is an owner: We want everyone to feel ownership over their work - literally, which is why we offer equity to full-time Plaids.
Vacation your way: We want to make sure you have time to meet your personal needs with unlimited PTO and two weeks of synchronous, company-wide vacation.
Grow your skills: Every Plaid is in control of their career development with our learning stipends, tools, and trainings.

Risks

Increased competition from API-based banking solutions like FIS's Code Connect platform.
Potential legal challenges, such as PNC's lawsuit over trademark issues.
Demand for enhanced transparency and security in financial data sharing.

Differentiation

Plaid offers seamless financial data integration through robust APIs for diverse clients.
Plaid's Pay by Bank for Bill Pay provides a cost-effective recurring payment solution.
Plaid's strategic partnerships enhance its value proposition in payroll and payment sectors.

Upsides

Plaid's expansion into the Triangle area indicates growth and increased hiring potential.
Partnership with Dwolla enhances Plaid's presence in the secure payments sector.
Collaboration with Ansa expands market reach through pay-by-bank capabilities for merchants.

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