Event Marketing Manager (Urgently Hiring) - Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $75K/yrSenior Level2+ years expManager

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive event-based marketing to generate qualified leads for Window Nation; requires travel, weekend/evening work, and 2+ years in a customer-facing leadership role.

  • Own event-based marketing initiatives to generate qualified leads
  • Must-have: 2+ years in a customer-facing leadership role
  • Standout: Travel up to 40% and weekend/evening event support

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and own event-based marketing initiatives to generate qualified sales leads for Window Nation
  • Identify, negotiate, and attend various events (trade shows, fairs, festivals, community events, etc.) with the goal of lead generation within your full geographical market area
  • Responsible for budget forecasting, inventory management, and maintaining approved budget
  • Responsible for exceeding sales lead quotas based upon established KPIs
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, ongoing development and performance management that delivers an incredible event experience for employees & customers alike
  • Manage event representative schedules to ensure that event calendar is staffed for success
  • Partner with branch operations, marketing, and sales to grow strong brand presence within the market
  • Track and report event metrics to evaluate event team & individual performance.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with or without accommodation)
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; up to 6 hours during event (with or without accommodation)
  • 2+ years in a customer facing leadership position
  • Valid driver's license and driving record that meets company's insurance requirements
  • Ability to drive a box truck
  • Comfortable walking and standing outdoors for extended periods of time, with or without accommodation
  • Required travel up to 40%
  • Required to work weekends and/or evenings to support scheduled events

Preferred

  • Associates degree
  • Experience in event marketing, field marketing, sales, or lead generation
  • Strong negotiation, recruiting, and training skills
  • Self-starter with ability to manage and develop others
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, including attention to detail
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) retirement options
  • Paid time off
  • Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company
  • A supportive team culture where your contributions matter
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Window Nation

At Window Nation, we know replacement windows. We’re third-generation window replacement experts who have been lucky to serve communities across the country for over fifteen years. We’re proud to be a family-owned business started by two brothers looking to help families improve their most important asset: their home. Since we opened our first showroom in 2006, our company has grown to include 22 showrooms across the country. We’re proud to be the third largest window replacement company in the United States – but we’re not stopping there. Our company continues to grow each year, and it’s all thanks to our team of dedicated, driven employees who make up The Nation.When you work at Window Nation, you’ll join a team of awesome professionals with hobbies ranging from screenwriting to rock climbing. We’re a Nation of foodies, music enthusiasts, talent scouts, costume makers, pilots, wine makers, community volunteers – oh, and we also sell and install windows and doors. No matter what you’re interested in, you’ll find your fit in The Nation. We don’t take your decision to start or further a career with us lightly – and we won’t let you down when you do.

Founded in 2006
Fulton, Maryland, USA
774 employees (162 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
306.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$365K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
56.9%
Direct
33.7%
Referral
5.3%
Social
2.2%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~774

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
84 (11% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
2.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

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