Manager, Marketing Ops & Activations

Summary

Join Avara, a company building innovative blockchain products, as their Manager, Marketing Ops & Activations. You will lead the planning and execution of events connecting Avara with its communities and partners. Responsibilities include managing the global events calendar, handling event operations (planning, logistics, vendor management), overseeing merch operations, contributing to sponsorship strategy, managing vendor relationships, and developing post-event reports. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of industry experience, deep knowledge of Avara's projects, experience running cross-functional operations, strong interpersonal skills, Web3 knowledge, excellent attention to detail, strong research skills, and proven negotiation and project management skills. Avara offers a collaborative and welcoming culture, celebrating diversity and valuing each team member.

Requirements

• You have a minimum of 5 years of industry experience and deep knowledge and understanding of Avara’s projects and brands, and you stay up to date with the company’s most recent announcements
• You bring professional experience running cross-functional operations, including managing budgets, stakeholders, and complex logistics
• You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with multiple teams and external partners
• You have knowledge and experience in Web3, with a hunger to learn and grow in the space
• You show excellent attention to detail and communication skills, delivering work that meets Avara’s high standards
• You have strong research skills and the ability to communicate insights clearly to propose solutions and improvements
• You excel at time management and can balance multiple deadlines across projects
• You have proven skills and experience in negotiation and project management, driving results with partners and vendors

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal and external activations, including but not limited to IRL events, conferences, webinars, and partner collaborations that drive community engagement and strengthen Avara’s brand presence
• Manage speaking engagements for key stakeholders by securing opportunities, coordinating submissions, and handling all related logistics and deadlines
• Oversee Avara’s merch operations, from research and design to vendor coordination, production, and distribution to ensure high-quality branded materials
• Contribute to sponsorship strategy and execution for flagship industry events, working to maximize visibility and ROI
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and payments to ensure smooth financial operations within the Marketing & Growth budget
• Work closely with finance teams to track marketing spend, reconcile invoices, and report on ROI for activations and partnerships
• Develop clear post-event reports, capturing key learnings, performance metrics, and opportunities for future improvements