Event Marketing Manager

, CA, United States

Worker Type

Regular

Summary

Job Description

The Event Marketing Manager is responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of strategic tradeshows across AeroVironment. This position collaborates with business development and product lines to ensure the tradeshows align with corporate strategic objectives. The Event Marketing Manager will coordinate all logistics, manage assigned budgets, oversee vendors, and serve as the on-site marketing lead at assigned shows. The successful candidate will have event management experience (preferably in the defense industry), strong collaboration and leadership skills, and project management proficiency.

Position Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of tradeshows in partnership with business development lead

Collaborate with the marketing team on the development of graphics and other materials required for tradeshows

Continuously look for ways to drive efficiencies in the tradeshow process while maintaining high quality and brand strength

Project manage all aspects of show to deliver on time and within budgeted tradeshow activities, including booth design, product displays, advertising, and sponsorships

Prepare and deliver post-show results that report on show goals and objectives in a timely manner

Ability to travel up to 40% annually, both domestic and international

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Communications or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum 3-5 years directly related experience

Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects successfully and efficiently

Willingness to travel up to 40%

Preferred Additional Skills

Tradeshow experience within the Aerospace and Defense Industry

Confident and professional presentation skills, communicator over the phone, in person, and digitally

Strong project management experience

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a collaborative team environment

Collaborative team player with a high degree of initiative, drive, accountability, judgment, flexibility, and customer service

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

The Salary Range For This Role Is

$52,333 - $78,499

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR

120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

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