Events and Marketing Director

Are you an event professional looking to take ownership of regional and national events? We're seeking an ambitious Events and Marketing Manager to lead key events that our team produces throughout the year. The ideal candidate brings event management experience along with basic (or advanced) graphic design skills.

If you're looking for a leadership position in event production, this is the job for you.

Company Description

Outdoor ECOM is a full-service marketing agency with 10 years of event management experience. Our team focuses on the outdoor industry and we've put on tradeshows, conferences, happy hours and even charity sporting events.

We're a tightly knit team, most of our folks have been around for 5+ years, we're extremely good at what we do and we have a special appreciation for graphic design professionals.

Must Have Hard skills

3 years of event planning experience

2 years of graphic design experience

Nice to Have Hard Skills

Proven track record of successfully planning conferences or conventions.

Experience with CVENT

Experience in the outdoor industry, or in PR or media/journalism

Advanced marketing skills (mail merge, LinkedIn ads, social media strategy etc.)

Basic sales experience

Soft Skills

Specific attitude related traits (see below)

VERY fast (types fast, navigates spreadsheets quickly, responds to emails quickly)

VERY organized

Takes initiative and solves problems with little, no, or confusing direction (we’re not that bad but it does happen!)

Can manage their own time, doesn’t need constant follow up, updates team on progress

Enthusiastic about outdoor activities and the outdoor industry a plus but not necessary

Key Responsibilities

Content (we have another person on the team who you'd share these responsibilities with)

Recruit breakout session speakers and keynotes from top outdoor brands and media outlets

Onboard speakers and let them know what Slides format, room layout, etc.

Operations (this is mostly you)

Oversee all event logistics including registration, meals, keynotes, breakouts, group activities, etc.

Manage vendors including decorator, F&B vendors, pipe and drape vendors, etc.

Manage attendee lists including rooming list, food sensitivities, etc.

Co-manage event staff, volunteers, and contractors.

Printing of programs, badges, awards, on location signage etc.

Work with AV lead and support keynote slide content, award winners, etc.

Marketing (this is mostly you but we have someone on the team who can help)

Social media

Email via mail merge

PR outreach

Website updates via WordPress and various plugins

Weekly tracking of metrics including attendee registrations, sponsor revenue, etc.

Sales (we have another person on the team who you'd share these responsibilities with)

99% of this is handled by someone else but occasionally needs marketing help

Attributes

The single most important thing we're looking for, other than proven event experience / success, is attitude. This is hard to spot in an interview so we're asking you as the applicant, to self vet yourself. Events are stressful and the job won't work out long term if you don't have these attributes. If this doesn't sound like you, please don't apply.

Can stay positive in a stressful event environment

Does not get annoyed easily / is not sensitive / has thick skin / does not get easily offended, even during disagreements or conflict

Is able to stay positive and supportive in situations where you may not agree with the final decision

Does not gossip about others but instead, speaks positively of others

Education

Degree is less important than proven event experience

That said, Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is a plus

In order of importance

Proven event experience / success

Attitude

Proven ability to take initiative and proactively solve problems

Speed

Organization

Compensation and Benefits

Health insurance available via Blue Cross Blue Shield Silver 2000 Plan.

"Unlimited PTO Policy"

Flexible working hours and remote work options

Opportunity to work with a dynamic, passionate team in the outdoor industry