Events Manager

Summary

Join AKKO, a fast-growing insurtech company, as their Events Manager! You will be responsible for creating impactful events to boost brand awareness, engage partners and customers, and drive business growth. This pivotal role involves managing event logistics, budgets, sales enablement, and promotional content. You'll oversee both in-person and virtual events, ensuring they align with AKKO's values. Expect significant travel (50-75%). This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution as AKKO rapidly expands in the device insurance market. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in event marketing, marketing coordination, or a related role
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
• Hands-on experience with HubSpot or a similar CRM/marketing automation platform
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience in B2B environments or supporting sales teams
• Knowledge of digital marketing best practices for event promotion
• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills

Responsibilities

• Travel to all events, ensuring seamless execution and maximizing the value of each conference and industry event for the team (expect 50–75% travel)
• Manage all event logistics, including scheduling meetings, coordinating booth setup, organizing happy hours and dinners, and developing creative incentives to drive booth traffic
• Maintain meticulous organization by tracking attendees, managing materials, and overseeing event kits to ensure all aspects of upcoming conferences are covered
• Act as a brand champion, delivering a polished general sales pitch to initiate connections and smoothly hand off leads to the appropriate team members
• Build and nurture relationships by being a natural networker who is outgoing, approachable, and genuinely enjoys engaging with people
• Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to create tailored materials and presentations that align with event goals
• Work closely with finance to manage the event budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and tracking expenditures for each event
• Leverage social media platforms to drive traffic to events, promote brand awareness, and engage with the community before, during, and after events
• Conduct post-event evaluations, providing actionable insights to optimize future events

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in device insurance, telecom, or adjacent industries is a plus
• Proven experience managing travel logistics, event planning, and conference coordination
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a bias toward action
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a drive to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation
• Paid sick time
• Competitive health benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Robust 401k program – to invest in your future
• Monthly wellness stipend (e.g., gym yoga, meditation, etc..) – we value your well-being
• Monthly treat yourself stipend – dinner on us!
• Remote workspace stipend – Work from home or from a shared workspace — you decide
• Paid volunteer time – giving back to our community is important to us!
• Annual learning credit –explore personal interests that excite you