Sr. Associate, Field Marketing

Job Description:

As a Field Marketing Senior Associate, you play a hands ‑ on role in planning and executing high ‑ quality field activations that support the firm’s go ‑ to ‑ market priorities. Working closely with Field Marketing Managers and Associate Directors, you deliver events, sponsorships, executive engagement programs, and in ‑ market experiences aligned to enterprise campaigns, service line priorities, and account strategies.

This role is designed for a strong marketing practitioner who brings operational rigor, attention to detail, and execution discipline to field marketing. You are accountable for supporting and owning defined aspects of planning, execution, and follow ‑ through for field activations, while ensuring adherence to enterprise standards, intake processes, and measurement requirements. Your work directly contributes to consistent, scalable field execution and to capturing the outcomes and learnings that inform future investment decisions.

Your Day-to-Day May Include:

• Support activation intake by gathering required inputs and assisting Field Marketing Managers in preparing requests that are complete, clearly articulated, and aligned with intake standards and enterprise priorities

• Plan and execute assigned events, sponsorships, and field activations in partnership with Field Marketing Managers and Associate Directors, using established standards, playbooks, and workflows

• Own planning and execution workstreams for defined events and sponsorships, including timelines, logistics coordination, readiness materials, and day ‑ of execution, with guidance from Field Marketing Managers

• Maintain activation workflow hygiene, including task tracking, timelines, checklists, and shared calendar updates, helping ensure activations are coordinated, visible, and on track

• Support activation readiness by assembling briefing materials, agendas, outreach drafts, and day ‑ of coordination checklists to enable smooth execution

• Execute event and activation logistics, including run of show coordination, attendee management, vendor and speaker logistics, and on ‑ site execution support as needed

• Assist with pre ‑ event outreach coordination and post ‑ event follow ‑ up preparation to support account engagement and next ‑ step progression

• Support post ‑ activation close ‑ out by preparing attendance tracking, feedback summaries, follow ‑ up action lists, and post ‑ event review inputs to ensure timely and complete evaluation

• Help ensure outcomes and learnings are accurately captured in CRM and other tracking tools in partnership with Field Marketing Managers

• Coordinate with cross ‑ functional marketing teams as needed to support activation execution, including campaign, content, brand, and corporate marketing partners

• Identify execution issues, risks, or improvement opportunities, escalating to Managers and contributing ideas to improve processes, templates, and ways of working

• Use AI tools to improve productivity across research, targeting, planning, and communications, applying appropriate review to ensure accuracy and quality

• Other duties as assigned

You Have the Following Technical Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field required

• 2–5 years of B2B marketing experience; professional services experience preferred

• Demonstrated experience supporting event execution, sponsorship activation, or field marketing programs

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Working knowledge of CRM systems and marketing workflows; experience supporting data capture and reporting preferred

• Detail ‑ oriented with a strong commitment to execution quality and follow ‑ through

• Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions

• Ability to work effectively in a fast ‑ paced, matrixed environment

• Comfortable following established processes while identifying opportunities for improvement

• Comfort using AI tools to improve productivity across research, targeting, planning, and communications, while applying appropriate review for accuracy

• Can travel as needed

The base salary range for this position is between $82,000 and $123,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.