Events Specialist

Description:

• Directly coordinate 4+ large-scale events annually (Tier 2 Axon-owned events - full-scale conferences, specific product showcases, leadership summits, etc.), both internal and customer-facing, while ensuring goals and audience expectations are always exceeded and the Axon brand is well represented
• Support the Sr. Manager of Events with planning, management and execution of Tier 1 Axon-owned events throughout the year
• Coordination of the entire lifecycle of events, including pre-event planning, internal communication to stakeholders, budget management, staffing, product requests, promotion strategies, admin duties, logistics, successful event execution, and post-event reporting
• Collaborate directly and often with sales and marketing team to set goals, activate plans and achieve outcomes
• Track ROI, engagement, and audience feedback to measure results, assess opportunities for improvement, and optimize future events
• Maintain a network of partners to assist with various aspects of event management, including venue sourcing, production, branding, sponsorship and onsite logistics.
• Review, manage and negotiate contracts with event vendors; leverage cost savings when applicable (production, logistics, transportation, A/V, special supplies/materials)
• On-site support for designated event activations to ensure successful execution
• Support other special projects within Events department as needed

What You Bring

• 3+ years of project management, experiential marketing and/or event experience
• Resourceful, detail-oriented and quick-thinking problem solver with a strong sense of urgency and work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while multitasking, re-prioritizing projects, and communicating priority updates to stakeholders
• A well-developed "team oriented" business perspective, bringing a positive attitude to the team and job each day
• Excellent organization and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive outcomes
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve results
• Experience managing a budget, product inventory and multiple projects at once
• Enthusiasm and commitment to Axon's Mission and Core Values
• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and/or project management software (preferred)
• Experience working with or in Law Enforcement and/or government customers (preferred)
• Experience working with or in event venues/hospitality/venue services (preferred)
• Ability to stand for upwards of 8 hours a day; as well as lift, carry, move packages and materials up-to-50 lbs on a regular basis; with or without special accommodations, is required
• Moderate travel and extended work hours may be required; anticipated (15-20% of travel)