Event Marketing Manager (APJ)

We are a fast-moving, analytically driven B2B marketing team. We show innovative companies how they can improve their applications and get to market faster. We do hundreds of events, thousands of marketing campaigns, research and evangelize ideas that move our industry forward, and more. We are a team of innovators that take exciting and unexpected ideas and bring them to life – and have fun while doing it!

The opportunity:

Datadog is seeking an Event Marketing Manager to join our high-performing team and support third-party events and tradeshows across the Asia Pacific region. As a key member of Datadog’s Event Marketing team – the driving force behind our high-impact, experiential marketing programs – you will play a critical role in executing best-in-class events that generate leads, pipeline, and scale our brand presence. With hundreds of events run globally each year, this role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of delivering high-quality event experiences, consistently meeting deadlines, and collaborating cross-functionally. If you’re passionate about creating impactful brand experiences and excited to help shape Datadog’s event footprint across Asia Pacific, we’d love to hear from you!

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Datadog’s end-to-end presence at large-scale third-party (sponsored) events in Japan, including strategy, planning, logistics, onsite execution, staffing, audience engagement, and performance measurement.
• Uphold high standards for live and virtual event experiences, ensuring strong brand alignment and delivering programs that drive leads, pipeline, and business impact.
• Partner closely with the APJ Sponsorship team and broader APJ Event Marketing organization to ensure cohesive regional planning and integrated execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Japan Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams—aligning on goals, messaging, timelines, and onsite coordination.
• Lead clear, structured meetings with internal and external stakeholders, communicating objectives, risks, and next steps.
• Collaborate with APJ teams on regional initiatives, share best practices, align workflows, and support select events across APAC (including travel as required).
• Enhance operational workflows by improving planning processes, lead capture mechanisms, reporting templates, and execution frameworks.
• Support contract preparation, negotiation, and vendor management while identifying cost efficiencies and process improvements.
• Track, analyze, and report on event KPIs, ROI, and budget accuracy; ensure data integrity and timely post-event follow-up.
• Identify new event opportunities, market trends, and innovative experiential approaches to strengthen Datadog’s presence in Japan.
• Onboard, train, and coach event staff and cross-functional partners on onsite best practices and lead workflows.
• Model calm, professional behavior in high-pressure situations and help foster a positive, proactive, and collaborative team environment.
• Manage event logistics including vendor sourcing, booth configuration, shipping, asset coordination, and onsite operations.
• Ensure seamless onsite execution through detailed planning, strong contingency management, and confident troubleshooting.
• Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to support events in Japan and across APAC.

Who You Are

• Minimum 6+ years of event management experience in a high-tech, B2B, or fast-paced environment managing lead-generating events.
• Fluent in Japanese with strong English proficiency.
• Experience running international events or working with multicultural teams is a plus.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and budgets simultaneously.
• Able to stay calm and professional in high-stress, fast-changing event environments.
• Comfortable partnering closely with Sales teams, resolving onsite issues, and communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong reporting and analytical skills; familiarity with Salesforce, Metabase, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong communicator and presenter with experience leading meetings with key stakeholders.
• Positive, proactive, team-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Comfortable with flexible hours, including evenings/weekends during event cycles.
• Willing and able to travel at least 50% (domestic and international).
• Able to lift up to 11kg and stand for extended periods during events.

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth:

• High income earning opportunities based on self performance
• New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
• Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message
• Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
• An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
• Generous global benefits

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.