Marketing Operations and Events Manager

Company Overview Global Guardian protects and delivers employees and families from political, environmental, and bad actor threats worldwide.

We are a leading provider of emergency medical and security solutions for corporations and individuals.

Our 24 / 7 Operations Centers in McLean, VA and Charlotte, NC, identify, monitor, and respond to threats and emergencies with on-the-ground teams in over 100 countries.

Our world-class professionals have extensive intelligence community experience, military special operations, and federal law enforcement.

Founded over ten years ago by a Delta Force Sergeant Major and an Army Special Forces Colonel, we are a values-based organization focusing on a camaraderie, service, and excellence culture.

We have managed crises in the worst environments in the world, and we know how to act fast to provide unmatched service for our clients.

Global Guardian is an investor-backed, high-growth company that offers employees growth opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary and Objective The Marketing Operations & Events Manager is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional responsible for driving the logistics, processes, and operational execution of Global Guardian’s marketing initiatives.

This role will work directly with the Chief Marketing Officer to ensure Global Guardian’s marketing team functions efficiently and effectively.

You will also collaborate closely with the VP of Brand on event activations, ensuring conferences, webinars, marketing materials, and operational workflows run seamlessly. This is a hybrid role based at Global Guardian headquarters in McLean, VA.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Marketing Operations Manage and coordinate print and corporate swag orders; track quarterly spend and inventory.

Track and manage marketing requests across departments, coordinating resources and timelines; maintain and update marketing materials.

Support the development of sales collateral (one-pagers, decks, proposals) in collaboration with designers and the VP of Brand.

Event & Conference Management  Lead the end-to-end logistics of conferences and events, including :

• Coordinating booth design and vendor communication (with leadership approval).
• Ordering furniture, AV, and electrical needs.
• Managing shipping and onsite set-up.  Work with the VP of Brand on event activations to ensure strong brand presence.
• Track and manage deadlines for conference speaking opportunities, including proposal submissions.
• Support webinars, including Zoom set-up, speaker coordination, and post-event follow-up lists.   Collaboration & Support Serve as the primary point of contact for marketing vendors and partners (printers, booth vendors, swag suppliers).  Partner with the VP of Brand and CMO to ensure all operational tasks support creative and strategic initiatives.
• Support campaign execution by coordinating assets, deadlines, and logistics across the team.
• Competencies and Attributes Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated skill in managing workload effectively and seeing projects through to completion.
• Exhibits resourcefulness commensurate with a level of urgency to meet customer needs.
• Qualifications and Education Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field. 3–5 years of experience in marketing operations, event management, or project coordination.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience coordinating conferences, trade shows, or corporate events.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SharePoint preferred.
• Experience with HubSpot or other marketing platforms is a plus, but not required.
• Position Type and Schedule Regular Full-Time (RFT).
• Salaried, exempt role.
• In person / hybrid position in McLean, VA.

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