Marketing Event Manager

We are Rokt, a hyper-growth ecommerce leader. Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevance in the moment that matters most. Rokt’s AI Brain and ecommerce Network powers billions of transactions connecting hundreds of millions of customers, and is trusted to do this by the world’s leading companies.

We are a team of builders helping smart businesses find innovative ways to meet customer needs and generate incremental revenue. Leading companies drive 10-50% of additional revenue—and often all their profits—from the extra products or services they sell. This economic edge unleashes a world of possibilities for growth and innovation.

At Rokt, we practice transparency in career paths and compensation. 

At Rokt, we believe in transparency, which is why we have a well-defined career ladder with transparent compensation and clear career paths based on competency and ability. Rokt’stars constantly strive to raise the bar, pushing the envelope of what is possible.

We are looking for a Marketing Event Manager. 

Target total compensation ranges from $133,000-151,000, including a fixed annual salary of $120,000 -138,000, an employee equity plan grant, and world-class benefits. 

Equity grants are issued in good faith, subject to company policies, board approval, and individual eligibility.

We’re looking for someone to deliver exceptional event experiences, both for our internal Rokt’stars and external clients & prospects, designed to amplify and advance Rokt’s impact and mission by positioning Rokt as a thought leader in the ecommerce technology industry. 

This person should be an experienced Marketing Event Manager who understands all aspects of event planning and production for large audiences and intimate gatherings. This person should enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You must have excellent project management skills, strong attention to detail, be deadline-driven, and have a creative mind. If you can multi-task, coordinate numerous projects at once, and be willing to own the outcome of your event campaigns, this may be the role for you.

Responsibilities

The success of this role will be measured by the overall positive representation of the Rokt brand for both an internal Rokt’star audience (employees) and external clients and business prospects by delivering a flawless and successful experience with a high standard of excellence.

• Be the main lead on all event planning, logistics, and execution of Rokt’s annual Global Kick Off (GKO) event held in January for all 600+ Rokt’stars worldwide - GKO includes a robust week-long agenda of content, local experiences, team building, celebrations, and inspiration for the year ahead
• During the off-season of GKO planning, support large event activations to extend the value of event sponsorships with thoughtful communications to improve Rokt’s industry position as a thought leader in ecommerce technology and drive greater awareness of Rokt among key customers and prospect
• Oversee and drive key external event programs that align with Rokt’s overall business objectives, product roadmap, and marketing calendar to drive business revenue
• Work across functions with Rokt’s Executive Committee, marketing team, creative team, etc., to deliver exceptional, engaging, and meaningful event experiences 
• Manage priorities, develop detailed production plans, and partner with leaders across all levels to drive cross-functional event initiatives
• Work with third-party vendors, production agencies, and the larger marketing team to determine communication objectives, define approaches, and develop promotional materials for all events
• Allocate resources and manage deadlines to ensure events are executed on time and within budget

Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience in event planning, event production, or a related role required
• Demonstrates superior organizational and communication skills with technical expertise in event planning for large audiences
• Portray a keen interest and ability to push the boundaries in event planning by constantly looking for opportunities to improve deliverables, experiences, and desired outcomes
• Proven success in managing multiple projects and events simultaneously while working with tight deadlines
• Possess exceptional leadership skills, being able to move and inspire a cross-functional team and guide it towards a unified objective and with a unified vision
• Having used Hubspot as a CRM and automation tool is a plus

Benefits

About Rokt’stars:

As a mission-driven, hyper-growth community of curious explorers, our ambition is to unlock real-time relevancy in ecommerce and beyond. Our bias for action means we are not afraid to quickly venture into uncharted territories, take risks, or challenge the status quo; in doing so we either win or learn. We work together as one aligned team, never letting egos get in the way of brilliant ideas. We value diversity, transparency, and smart humble people who enjoy building a disruptive business together. We pride ourselves on being a force for good as we make the world better. 

About The Benefits:

We leverage best-in-class technology and market-leading innovation in AI and ML, with all of that being underlined by building and maintaining a fantastic and inclusive culture where people can be their authentic selves, and offering a great list of perks and benefits to go with it:

• All employees have access to our LevelUp! program, providing opportunities for coaching, courses, and training to support career growth and development.
• Become a shareholder. Every Rokt’star gets equity in the company
• Enjoy catered lunch every day and healthy snacks in the office. Plus join the gym on us! 
• Access generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan and get fully funded premium health insurance!
• Dog-friendly office
• Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave etc.) 
• Work with the greatest talent in town
• See the world! We have offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London

We believe we’re better together. We love spending time together and are in the office most days (teams are in the office 4 days per week). We also get that you need to balance your life and your commitments so you have the flexibility to manage your own hours and can spend up to a week of every quarter working from anywhere.

We at Rokt choose to create a company that is as diverse and inclusive as the world we live in by attracting, growing & keeping the best talent. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, apply here, and you’ll hear from our recruiting team.

Note: The first stage of the recruitment process for this role is to complete a 15-minute online aptitude test, which will be sent out to your application email. Successful candidates will be contacted to discuss the next steps.