Marketing Manager, Events and Partnerships

Marketing Manager, Events and Partnerships (Hybrid - Mexico City)

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With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world‑class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team that includes its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

We are seeking a bilingual (Spanish & English) passionate Events and Partnerships Manager for Mexico, based in our Mexico City office, to lead the planning and execution of multi‑faceted events and strategic collaborations that strengthen OpenTable’s presence in the region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in industry‑facing (B2B) and integrated consumer (B2C) events, with a proven ability to create memorable experiences that connect restaurants, diners, and partners to the OpenTable brand.

This person should have a deep understanding of the Mexican dining scene, a creative mindset, and strong organizational skills to bring to life restaurant industry events, thought leadership sessions, trade shows, sponsorships, and diner‑facing experiences such as culinary festivals and exclusive collaborations.

Exceptional relationship‑building skills are essential — this role will work closely with partners, vendors, restaurants, and cross‑functional teams within OpenTable to drive impactful activations and brand growth across the market.

In This Role, You Will

• Report to the Regional Senior Marketing Manager and work closely with the RSS, Design, Marketing leadership teams to cultivate strong influencer relationships.
• Develop and execute along Market Managers the annual events calendar for Mexico & Canada, including B2B (industry/trade) and B2C (consumer/diner) events.
• Lead all stages of event production — from concept and planning to execution and post‑event reporting.
• Coordinate logistics, vendor sourcing, budgets, and creative assets to ensure events are on‑brand and on‑budget.
• Manage trade shows, sponsorship activations, restaurant partner events, and OpenTable‑hosted experiences such as chef dinners, summits, and more.
• Drive innovative event concepts that connect emotionally with diners and restaurateurs.
• Measure ROI, track leads, and report key metrics to regional and global stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Partnerships team to support the management, localization, and implementation of partnership initiatives in Mexico and Canada.
• Support local marketing initiatives across B2C & B2B in the region.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required.
• Minimum 6+ years in event management, partnerships, or brand marketing — ideally within the hospitality, travel, food & beverage, or lifestyle industries.
• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end events (concept to execution) and implementing strategic partnerships that drive awareness, engagement, and business impact.
• Fluency / full working proficiency in Spanish & English languages is a must, French language is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Comfortable tracking performance metrics, budgets, and ROI to optimize event and partnership effectiveness.
• Comfortable with a wide variety of technologies and ability to learn quickly.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting decks, event briefs, and partnership proposals.
• Meticulous attention to detail and highly‑organized with the ability to identify roadblocks and troubleshoot efficiently and effectively.
• Passion for the dining scene and hospitality industry, with a deep understanding of market trends and cultural nuances.
• Willingness to travel and attend events as needed, including evenings and weekends during key activations.

Benefits and Perks

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well‑being:
  • Company‑paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
  • Company‑paid subscription to Headspace
  • Company‑wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile‑up of work!)
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Focus on your career growth:
  • Development Dollars
  • Leadership development
  • Access to thousands of on‑demand e‑learnings
• Travel discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Christmas Bonus - 30 days
• 20 days of paid time off a year
• 25% vacation premium
• Private health, dental, and life insurance
• Monthly social events and happy hours

Work Environment & Flexibility

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.