Events Manager
Goliath
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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About the role
- Lead the planning and execution of showroom previews, trade shows, and consumer-facing events across the U.S.
- Develop and manage comprehensive event plans including timelines, budgets, logistics, and project milestones
- Coordinate with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, Brand, Product, and Operations to align event goals and deliverables
- Manage relationships with vendors, venues, show organizers, contractors, and production partners
- Oversee event logistics including freight shipments, inventory coordination, booth setup and teardown, and on-site execution
- Ensure all event materials, product displays, and marketing assets are prepared and delivered on schedule
- Provide leadership and on-site management during events, including evenings and weekends as required
- Track event budgets, manage expenses, and ensure cost-effective execution
- Lead post-event analysis including performance recaps, feedback collection, and recommendations for future improvements
- Maintain organized documentation, processes, and planning tools to support consistent and efficient event execution
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, trade shows, or a related field
- Experience planning and managing trade shows, corporate events, or large-scale experiential activations
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex events simultaneously
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and external partners
- Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively solve problems in a fast-paced environment
- Highly detail-oriented with strong logistical planning skills
- Comfortable managing budgets and tracking event-related expenses
- Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends during peak event periods
- Experience with trade show logistics, freight coordination, or exhibit management is a plus
Benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts to manage your healthcare costs
- Paid time off to recharge when you need it
- Join a fun, dynamic and creative industry—working with toys and games brings its own rewards
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
event managementexperiential marketingtrade showsproject managementlogistical planningbudget managementfreight coordinationexhibit managementevent planningperformance analysis
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailleadershiptime managementadaptabilityrelationship managementmultitasking