Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, planning, budget, execution, and performance of RTA's event portfolio.
• Lead the planning and execution of trade shows, conferences, webinars, advisory board meetings, association meetings, customer dinners and entertainment, Roadshows, RTA Connect, and other event experiences.
• Fully own RTA Connect from strategy through execution and results, with support from the Marketing team and other RTA staff.
• Coordinate approximately 20-30 trade shows per year.
• Attend approximately 10-12 events with a booth presence, 3-4 Roadshows, and the annual RTA Connect Conference.
• Cultivate memorable experiences for prospects, customers, partners, and anyone interacting with the RTA brand.
• Serve as team lead at each event to ensure the booth is set up correctly, the brand is represented well, and the team is prepared to perform.
• Help gather leads and confidently speak to RTA's company positioning and product functionality with booth visitors.
• Select and coordinate the best pre-event, onsite, and post-event marketing options to help us meet our objectives within budget.
• Own how we capture lead information at shows and ensure accurate, timely handoff and follow-up.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in event marketing, event management, or a related role.
• Demonstrated success owning trade shows and experiential events from planning through onsite execution and post-event follow-up.
• Demonstrated experience owning webinars end-to-end.
• Experience planning and hosting a larger-scale customer, industry, or company event or conference.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, vendors, budgets, timelines, and events at once.
• Hands-on experience with Zoom, HubSpot, and Cvent.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort connecting event performance to pipeline, conversion, revenue, return on spend, and ROI.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, including confidence engaging prospects, customers, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to travel approximately 40%, including occasional nights and weekends.
• No degree requirement; relevant experience and demonstrated capability matter most.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 6% Safe Harbor match (100% vested day one)
• Flexible PTO model built on trust and manager-approved time off
• Cigna PPO and HSA medical plan options with company contributions ($780-$1,950 annually)
• Garner Health HRA program: up to $1,000 individual / $2,000 family reimbursement opportunity
• Wellness rewards up to $350 annually
• Virtual care and mental health support resources
• Company-sponsored benefits including dental, vision, EAP, life, STD, LTD, legal plan, and identity theft protection options
• Additional employee perks, wellness initiatives, and discount programs