Event Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage the European event calendar in collaboration with Country Managers and the Head of Europe.

• Suggest events based on insights from the market and community.

• Organize and execute COROS integrations and activations at running, trail running, cycling, and outdoor events throughout Europe.

• Oversee all event logistics from start to finish, including equipment, booth and activation setup, demo and test devices, shipping, inventory, crew planning, and on-site execution.

• Identify and hire event materials and suppliers.

• Manage production schedules and maintain the European event kit.

• Deliver retail-related activations and community formats in partnership with the Retail Marketing Manager Europe and the sales team.

• Act as the primary contact for Country Managers and Sales Managers regarding event-related inquiries.

• Contribute to the capacity for market-led and global brand or sports event initiatives.

• Collaborate with the US events team, headquarters teams in China, and the brand team.

• Monitor event costs, reach, and outcomes, utilizing data to inform future calendars.

• Make independent financial decisions within the framework of approved event projects.

• Report directly to the Head of Europe.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in event management, brand activation, or field marketing, preferably within sports, outdoor, or similar consumer brand sectors.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Demonstrable success in planning and executing physical events and activations from start to finish.

• Knowledge of the European endurance sports calendar, including organizers, communities, and target audiences.

• Experience in negotiating with organizers and suppliers, monitoring expenses against budget, and assessing event value.

• Ability to coordinate with multiple country teams effectively.

• Excellent project management and communication abilities.

• Highly organized and composed when plans change on-site.

• Self-driven and proactive.

• Comfortable performing hands-on event setup work, including lifting and transporting equipment.

• Proficient in spoken and written English.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• Willingness and capability to travel extensively across Europe, including weekends.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of paid vacation in addition to standard local holidays.

• Opportunity for performance-based bonuses.

• Option for fully remote or hybrid work for those living near an office location.

• Occasional team gatherings.

• Local employment contract.

• A motivated, international team.

• Encouragement for ideas and independent work.

• Flat hierarchy with quick decision-making processes.

• Time off in lieu for weekend travel during the event season.