Event Marketing & Events Manager

Portland, OR | On-site

Are you an entrepreneurial event professional who enjoys building programs from the ground up? Our client, a growing manufacturer of innovative sports training products, is seeking an Event Marketing & Events Manager to develop and execute its national event strategy. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys creating processes while managing events from concept through execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual event and trade show calendar.
• Research and recommend industry events, sponsorships, and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate all event logistics, including travel, vendors, shipping, budgets, and on-site execution.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to maximize brand awareness and customer engagement.
• Build scalable event processes and track event performance and ROI.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of event planning, trade show, or event marketing experience.
• Experience working in a small or growing company where flexibility and initiative are essential.
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel nationally as needed.
• Experience in consumer products, sports, outdoor recreation, or manufacturing is a plus.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a visible impact while helping shape a growing brand's event strategy, we'd love to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.