Event Marketing Manager

Santa Ana, CA (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $180K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

The role owns end-to-end event marketing strategy for live and pre/post shows, coordinating timelines, vendors, and cross-functional teams while measuring KPIs and optimizing for audience engagement and ROI.

  • Own multi-show marketing strategies and timelines
  • Drive data-informed optimization across campaigns and on-site execution

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create pre-event, live-event, and post-event marketing strategies for each show.
  • Manage campaign timelines tied to hard event deadlines.
  • Coordinate with vendors, sponsors, show organizers, and cross-functional teams to promote services and special promotions for each show.
  • Apply audience segmentation and community engagement to reach the right collectors and hobby audiences.
  • Plan around onsite execution realities, including signage deadlines, print production, installation schedules, and attendee flow.
  • Measure KPIs such as engagement, lead generation, traffic, conversion, event attendance, and ROI.
  • Collect data and apply it to marketing strategy.
  • Report regularly on methods and results for customer acquisition and retention post show.
  • Lead by example and be a champion of all company policies, including safety, attendance & security

Requirements

  • Experienced supporting conventions, trade shows, festivals, sports/collectibles events, gaming events, or experiential activations.
  • At least 2-3 years’ experience working in a marketing agency.
  • Experienced using CRM platforms and project management software.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced onsite environments with shifting priorities.
  • Calm under pressure and able to pivot quickly.
  • Collaborative with other departments and self-directed.
  • A valid, unexpired passport is required to apply for this position.

Preferred

  • Photography, video, or social capture experience is a bonus but not required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
  • 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
  • Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
  • Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
  • Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
  • Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
  • Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities
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Collectors

3.5 Glassdoor

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We authenticate, grade, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, video games, event tickets, autographs, comics, magazines, and memorabilia, and our subsidiaries include:PSA: The global leader in authentication and grading for trading cards, autographs, memorabilia, and other collectible categories.PSA Vault: A secure, climate-controlled solution for storing, managing, and selling collectibles. Fully integrated with eBay and other top marketplaces to make transactions fast, easy, and efficient.PCGS: The premier authority in numismatic certification, ensuring the authenticity and preservation of coins and banknotes.Collectors Financial Solutions: Asset-backed financial solutions that empower collectors to leverage their holdings and capitalize on new opportunities.SGC: A distinguished name in trading card authentication and grading, known for its commitment to fast, reliable service at competitive pricing.Card Ladder: An advanced analytics platform providing real-time collectibles market insights, historical data, and enterprise solutions.

Founded in 1986
Santa Ana, California, USA
1.1K employees (101 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
67% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$110K/yr – $180K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
72 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
18 years
Median Tenure
2.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$100M
Last Raise
$100M
Private Equity, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2022
    Private Equity • $100M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
13.6%
Direct
55.8%
Referral
29.8%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.1K

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Event Marketing Manager

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