Senior Event Marketing Manager
SmartRent
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