DG-301d · Module 1

Event Team Deployment

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Your event team is not "whoever is available." It is a purpose-built squad with defined roles, coverage schedules, and clear objectives. The team composition and deployment plan determine whether the event produces pipeline or produces a pile of business cards that nobody follows up on.

  1. Define Team Roles Every event team needs three roles: the hunter (SDR or BDR focused on booking meetings with ICP-fit contacts), the closer (AE or sales leader who runs the high-value meetings), and the operator (marketing or event coordinator who manages logistics, captures contact data, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks). Each role has distinct objectives and distinct metrics.
  2. Build Coverage Schedules Map every hour of the event against team availability. Booth coverage requires at least two people at all times. Pre-scheduled meetings require AE availability at the designated times. Keynotes and sessions should be attended by the SDR for networking opportunities. The coverage schedule ensures no time slot is wasted and no meeting is missed.
  3. Daily Debrief Protocol At the end of each event day, the team convenes for a 20-minute debrief. Review: contacts met, meetings completed, next steps committed, and data captured. Every contact from the day must have a name, company, conversation topic, and agreed next step documented before the team leaves the venue. Tomorrow is too late.

Do This

  • Assign specific roles (hunter, closer, operator) with defined metrics for each
  • Build hour-by-hour coverage schedules for the entire event duration
  • Run daily debriefs to capture all contacts and next steps before leaving the venue

Avoid This

  • Send a team with vague instructions to "meet people and generate leads"
  • Leave the booth unattended during keynotes because everyone wanted to see the talk
  • Wait until after the event to organize contacts and plan follow-up