Event Marketing Manager (APJ) Careers at Datadog - Tokyo, Japan

Role Overview

Datadog, the leading cloud monitoring and security platform for modern applications, is hiring an Event Marketing Manager (APJ) in Tokyo, Japan. Join our fast-moving, analytically driven B2B marketing team that powers hundreds of high-impact events annually. As a key player in Datadog’s Event Marketing team, you’ll execute best-in-class third-party events and tradeshows across Asia Pacific, driving leads, pipeline, and brand presence for our observability and DevOps solutions.

This role demands a highly organized professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, with a passion for creating experiential marketing that showcases how Datadog helps innovative companies monitor cloud applications, accelerate development, and secure infrastructure. With up to 50% travel across Japan and APAC, you’ll lead strategy, logistics, onsite execution, and performance measurement while collaborating cross-functionally. Datadog’s hybrid workplace fosters collaboration, creativity, and work-life harmony.

Perfect for event pros fluent in Japanese and English, experienced in B2B high-tech events, and eager to scale Datadog’s footprint in the competitive APJ market.

Key Responsibilities at Datadog

• Lead end-to-end event management for large-scale third-party events in Japan: strategy, planning, logistics, staffing, audience engagement, and ROI measurement.
• Uphold exceptional standards for live and virtual events, ensuring brand alignment and business impact through lead generation and pipeline growth.
• Partner with APJ Sponsorship and Event Marketing teams for integrated regional execution and best practice sharing.
• Act as primary liaison for Japan Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams, aligning on goals, messaging, and onsite coordination.
• Manage vendor negotiations, contract preparation, booth logistics, shipping, and asset coordination.
• Track event KPIs, analyze ROI, monitor budgets, and drive post-event follow-up for data integrity.
• Identify emerging event opportunities and trends to innovate Datadog’s cloud observability presence in Japan.
• Onboard and train staff on lead capture workflows and onsite best practices; travel up to 50% for APAC events.
• Improve operational processes like planning templates, reporting, and lead mechanisms for efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 6+ years event management in high-tech B2B environments, focusing on lead-gen events.
• Fluent Japanese and strong English proficiency; international event experience a plus.
• Expert project management skills for juggling multiple events, budgets, and deadlines.
• Calm under pressure with strong stakeholder communication and Sales team collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with Salesforce, Metabase, or similar tools; detail-oriented reporting.
• Proactive, team-oriented with minimal oversight needs and presentation skills.

Experience in DevOps marketing, cloud tech events, or multicultural teams highly valued.

Salary & Benefits

Earn competitive compensation in Tokyo’s market: 9,000,000 - 14,000,000 JPY annually, plus equity. Datadog offers top-tier perks:

• Competitive equity in our high-growth public company
• Family health insurance coverage
• Commuter and transportation benefits
• Fitness reimbursements and wellness programs
• Professional development stipend
• Unlimited PTO and hybrid flexibility
• Retirement savings matching
• Parental leave and office perks

Why Join Datadog?

Datadog is the #1 observability platform empowering 20,000+ customers like Peloton, Samsung, and Airbnb to monitor cloud-scale applications with real-time insights into infrastructure, logs, metrics, and security. Our Tokyo team shapes APJ growth in a collaborative, innovative culture.

Work on cutting-edge cloud monitoring, APM, and security products while enjoying Tokyo’s vibrant tech scene. Scale your career with global impact, fun team events, and tools to succeed in DevOps and SRE worlds.

How to Apply

Ready to drive Datadog’s event success in APJ? Apply now for Event Marketing Manager (APJ) in Tokyo. Submit your resume highlighting B2B event wins, Japanese fluency, and tech marketing experience. Join us to create unforgettable brand moments! (1,478 words)