Marketing Trade Show Associate Manager

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$129K/yr – $171K/yrManager4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end trade show program from strategy through on-site execution and post-event ROI analysis, coordinating executive engagements, compelling content, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Lead multi-year US trade show strategy aligned with global objectives
  • Oversee show logistics, on-site management, and post-event analysis

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategy & Planning : Define strategy and objectives for the company across each show and activate various business lines and stakeholders. Develop and execute a comprehensive multi-year U.S. trade show strategy aligned with global marketing and business development objectives.
  • Strategic Engagements and Exec Coordination : Coordinate VIP visits, media interviews, and speaking engagements at international events. Manage and prep executives schedule and messages for successful engagements that drive the business.
  • Content and Messaging : Collaborate with product, sales, business development, and marketing teams to develop compelling event content, demos, presentations, and messaging tailored to regional and cultural nuances.
  • Show Logistics & Operations : Work with internal teams to coordinate all logistical elements for U.S. events, including venue selection, booth design and construction, equipment rental, and on-site services.
  • Show Management : Lead on-site execution of trade shows, serving as the primary point of contact for event organizers, vendors, and Anduril staff. Proactively address any issues or challenges that arise during the event, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills under pressure.
  • Budget and ROI : Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines, from initial forecasting to final reconciliation. Conduct thorough post-event analysis, including lead quality, attendee feedback, media coverage, and budget adherence to determine business impact.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in events marketing, with an added bonus if within the Defense industry.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives and effectively communicate technical concepts.
  • Self-starter and self-sufficient — able to take overall strategy and guidance into concrete options and execution plans.
  • Inherent curiosity and eagerness to learn and internalize the unique language, culture, and challenges of military operations and applications.
  • You are thick skinned, resourceful and mission driven. Humble by nature. Confident in your ability to deliver at an exceptional level.
  • Domestic travel up to 50%
  • Collaborative, strategic, and highly organized—able to work across teams and disciplines, driving clarity and path forward across differing perspectives and opinions.
  • A deep belief in Anduril’s mission to support national security through technological superiority.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
  • Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
  • our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.
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Anduril Industries

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Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever. We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide. Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at careers@anduril.com.

Founded in 2017
Orange, California, USA
6.4K employees (220 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
89% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
630.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.8%
Direct
44.6%
Referral
6.7%
Social
2.3%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~6.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
129 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
1.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$6.4B
Last Raise
$150K
Grant, 2 months ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2026
    Grant • $150K
  • Dec 2025
    Corporate Round • $30M
  • Jun 2025
    Series G • $2.5B

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