Director of Marketing and Strategic Events

Austin, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end Hanger LIVE and Global Partners Summit programs by leading cross-functional teams, shaping strategy, executing delivery, and driving partner engagement across multiple workstreams.

  • Define vision and multi-year plans for flagship events
  • Oversee planning, budget, on-site delivery, and post-event analysis
  • Develop partner engagement and manage vendor relationships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross-functional team assembled for Hanger LIVE, driving end-to-end execution through clear ownership, accountability, and leadership across workstreams
  • Set the overarching vision and multi-year strategy for Hanger LIVE and the Global Partners Summit, aligned to Hanger's brand and growth objectives
  • Lead all phases of event delivery, from strategic planning and budget ownership through to on-site execution and post-event analysis
  • Establish frameworks, processes, and standards that ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across both event platforms
  • Present event strategy, performance, and recommendations to the CMO and senior leadership team
  • Create and lead operating mechanisms to drive ongoing progress for Global Partners Summit
  • Work with internal and external communications teams to develop and oversee integrated, multi-channel communication strategies for both events, targeting internal teams, global partners, and external audiences
  • Champion compelling, on-brand storytelling across all event touchpoints, from promotional campaigns and digital content to keynote messaging and partner briefings
  • Serve as a senior communications lead for high-stakes partner and stakeholder interactions surrounding both events
  • Serve as a senior relationship owner for Hanger's global partner network, cultivating meaningful partnerships that extend beyond individual events

Requirements

  • 8–12 years of progressive experience in marketing and communications with responsibility in event strategy and execution — with at least 3 years in a senior or director-level role
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale, global or flagship events with significant business impact
  • Experience operating at an executive level, including presenting to and partnering with C-suite stakeholders
  • Background in B2B, enterprise, or partner-led environments strongly preferred
  • Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.
  • Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
  • Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company.
  • Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
  • Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers within the company.
  • Has overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, and recommending and implementing changes to methods.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
  • 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
  • Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
  • Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest
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Hanger

HANGER is creating a fashion platform where businesses can Create, Connect and engage in Commerce. On Hanger’s FaaS (Fashion-as-a-Service) platform, fashion businesses can expand their brand globally to improve supply chain, product, and professional services. HANGER will improve utilization to manage and monetize social media, streamline business operations and promote services within the FaaS network. The Fashion world is a multi-dimensional industry. Raw materials, manufacturing, designing, promoting and e-commerce encompass companies, individuals and resources from all over the globe. HANGER brings all of these fashion businesses together on its platform, a user friendly resource to drive businesses goals.

Founded in 2018
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
45 employees (10 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (16% of company)
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$800K
Last Raise
$400K
Angel

Funding History

  • Jun 2016
    Angel • $400K
  • Mar 2015
    Pre Seed • $400K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.3K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~45
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Director of Marketing and Strategic Events

Hanger · Austin, TX · On-site