Events Marketing Manager

Role Overview

Astera Labs is seeking an Events Marketing Manager to join our Marketing team in San Jose, CA. In this highly visible role, you will own the strategy and execution of our events program—from premier industry tradeshows to customer engagements—that showcase Astera Labs' leadership in AI infrastructure connectivity.

As a key driver of our brand presence, you will design and deliver repeatable, high-impact marketing programs that connect our innovative connectivity solutions with hyperscalers, enterprises, and system builders worldwide. You will partner cross-functionally with marketing, product, and sales teams to ensure every event delivers measurable business value and reinforces Astera Labs' position at the forefront of the AI revolution.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, detail-oriented events professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to make a tangible impact on a hypergrowth company transforming the future of data center connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Strategy & Program Management

  • Design and execute repeatable marketing and events programs that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and pipeline generation
  • Develop and implement comprehensive event plans, identifying objectives, key deliverables, detailed timelines, and budgets
  • Lead pre and post-event briefings with stakeholders to measure success of marketing initiatives and develop responsive recommendations for future campaigns

• Event Execution & Logistics

  • Coordinate all event logistics including contract management, space reservation, booth layout and services, signage, set-up and tear-down, shipping, staffing, booth activations, and meeting scheduling
  • Serve as primary onsite contact at all events, ensuring flawless execution and rapid problem-solving
  • Manage vendors including creative firms, booth builders, printing services, A/V providers, shipping services, and catering services

• Brand & Creative Excellence

  • Ensure impactful and consistent brand representation at all events, maintaining brand guidelines in booth design, signage, collateral, and promotional materials
  • Partner with marketing, product, and sales teams on event branding, collateral, and product demos
  • Drive best practices for attendee and customer experiences, promotion, and environmental design

• Budget Management & Analysis

  • Develop and manage event budgets, including negotiating fees and pricing to ensure cost-effectiveness and optimal resource allocation
  • Manage timelines and deliverables, ensuring critical deadlines are communicated, tracked, and met
  • Drive post-event recaps with analysis on objectives met, ROI, and recommended improvements

• Digital & Social Engagement

  • Drive social media strategy and execution for each event to maximize reach and engagement
  • Leverage digital event platforms and technologies to enhance attendee experiences

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of corporate events and tradeshow experience in the technology industry
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven vendor management and contract negotiation experience
• Proficiency with business applications (Microsoft Office, Google Apps) and event technologies (registration platforms, event apps)
• Ability to travel for events as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, hardware, or AI/data center industries
• Background working with technical audiences including engineers and C-level executives
• Experience with digital and hybrid event platforms
• Creative approach to customer engagement and experiential marketing
• Track record of delivering events for hypergrowth technology companies
• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) or similar certification

Salary range is $125,000 to $155,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.