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Senior Event Marketing Manager

SmartRent

SmartRent

Administration, Marketing & Communications
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Posted on Jan 23, 2025

Who We Are

Founded in 2017, SmartRent, Inc. (NYSE: SMRT) is the leading provider of smart home and property operations solutions for the rental housing industry.

We’re doing big things in the proptech world! SmartRent has been recognized as a winner of HousingWire’s Tech100 Real Estate awards in 2021, 2022, and 2023 for the most innovative tech company serving the mortgage and real estate industries; named on Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500™ list of fastest-growing companies —and we’re just getting started.

Job Description

SmartRent is seeking a seasoned and innovative Senior Event Marketing Manager to lead our event and trade show initiatives. This role involves planning, executing, and managing all aspects of trade show events to ensure a seamless experience for attendees while aligning with company objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex event logistics.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for our trade show presence and marketing events. This role encompasses end-to-end management of event lifecycles, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring a cohesive and impactful attendee experience that aligns with our corporate goals
  • Identify and evaluate key events and sponsorship opportunities with input from sales leaders.
  • Negotiate and execute contracts for large- and small-scale events, collaborating with Legal and Finance teams for vendor setups and approvals.
  • Coordinate with the in-house creative team to ensure event displays and materials align with the SmartRent brand.
  • Manage event budgets, including cost allocation and vendor negotiations.
  • Oversee attendee registration and tracking, including securing hotel room blocks and managing rooming lists.
  • Coordinate logistics, including booth setup, audiovisual requirements, and catering.
  • Manage all aspects of on-site operations, addressing issues and troubleshooting as needed.
  • Monitor attendee engagement and lead-generation activities to maximize ROI.
  • Analyze event data to measure ROI and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct post-event reviews and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
  • Requires up to 25% travel to support business objectives and stakeholder engagement.
  • Other duties may include.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, event management, or related field is preferred
  • 5+ years of event marketing experience
  • Experience interpreting consumer data and making business recommendations to drive event performance
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex and highly visible projects at the executive level
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, team-oriented, multitasking pro
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related equivalent experience
  • Strong relationship-building and excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience in a similar industry (property management, home builders, IoT, etc.)
Experience with a SaaS company

LI#-Hybrid

For our US employees, we offer 100% employer-paid medical coverage, flexible PTO (because we know how important work-life balance is), and competitive 401k and employee stock purchase plans to invest in your future. You’ll fit right in if you:

  • Do the hard work and go out of your way to deliver excellence
  • Own outcomes and learn from your mistakes
  • Are a collaborative and supportive team player; win or lose you lift others up
  • Value authenticity, other’s perspectives, and diversity in the workplace
  • Have a passion for smart tech and the real estate industry

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