Events Marketing Coordinator (Contractor)

Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role Overview

This role is responsible for supporting the execution of our b2b event strategy that drives demand and brand perception. Working closely with the Sr. Manager of Events and Events Specialist, the coordinator will assist in organizing logistics for a range of events, from industry conferences to client networking initiatives, ensuring every event is seamlessly executed and aligns with our strategic business goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Support logistics and execution of field marketing events and CarGurus owned events, including, but not limited to: road show style automotive conferences, client appreciation events, Customer Advisory Boards, and dealer summits (virtual or in-person).
• Manage logistics such as airfare, hotel, catering, registration, audio visual, transportation and activations.
• Track tasks and project assignments to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, addressing and communicating any changes as needed.
• Communicate cross-functionally with various stakeholders and vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials for event sponsorships and event logistics.
• Manage event orders, shipment and organization of event materials, signage, giveaways, name badges, lanyards, and all other ancillary requirements for on-site event needs; attendee/participant swag.
• Manage pre/post event communications to ensure attendees are well-prepared.
• Prepare event data and performance reports as needed.
• Submit PO requests and reconcile events budget with actuals.
• Travel to events if and as needed (1-4 total max)

What You’ll Bring:

• At least 2 years of events experience (B2B and/or tradeshow experience preferred)
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and event management platforms.

Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid