[Remote] Marketing Events & Partnerships Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Custom Ink is a creative team that empowers customers to create custom apparel. They are seeking a Marketing Events & Partnerships Manager who will take ownership of the event strategy and execution, focusing on planning trade shows, virtual events, and regional customer gatherings to drive sales and customer retention.ResponsibilitiesOwn the Omnichannel Event Strategy: Architect and execute a diverse B2B event portfolio from scratch—including mixed trade shows, conferences, virtual webinars, and intimate regional client gatherings—aligning the event strategy and budget (upwards of $300K) to our key buyer personas and business goalsManage End-to-End Onsite Logistics: Take complete ownership of all event logistics, from vendor negotiations, travel coordination, and shipping swag, to acting as the primary onsite manager and professional face of the Swag.com brandDrive Creative Activations & Field Events: Elevate our trade show presence by pioneering creative, high-impact activations (like VIP dinners and partner sponsorships) and organizing intimate regional gatherings to drive customer learning, retention, and sales opportunitiesSource Speakers & Content: Collaborate closely with Marketing and Customer Success teams to identify, secure, and prep customer and internal speakers for high-touch trade show engagements and content-driven webinar seriesCultivate Strategic Partnerships: Identify, pitch, and manage co-marketing relationships with complementary B2B brands and organizations alongside marketing and sales leadership to expand our reach into new prospect audiencesOptimize Lead Generation & ROI: Maintain a data-driven mindset by owning the post-event handoff, tracking performance metrics, connecting event activities to pipeline creation, and clearly reporting on total event ROI to cross-functional teamsCross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales and customer teams to ensure successful event follow-ups, pipeline creation and ROI reportingSkills3-5 years of experience in event planning & execution, with a proven track record of managing high-touch sponsorships and lead-generation programsExperience working with Customer Success, Sales, and Marketing teams to create events with positive ROIProven ability to identify, pitch, and manage co-marketing relationships with complementary B2B brands and organizationsAn open mindset comfortable with both coaching and ambiguity; able to test event formats not done before in a mature startup environmentSelf-driven, taking ownership of your job with minimal supervisionBenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off: Recharge with flexible paid time off policies and major paid holidays.Comprehensive Health Coverage: Complete Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage at a low cost through a PPO or HDHP plan to support your and your family’s well-being.Employee Wellness: Access to virtual medical consultations through MDLIVE, and mental health services through some of our preferred partners.Family-Friendly Benefits: Up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birthing parents (6 weeks STD + 8 weeks of parental leave) and 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents, adoption assistance, pet insurance, caregiver leave, and fertility benefits.Financial Wellness: Build for the future with our 401(k) plan featuring company matching, employer HSA contributions for eligible plans, Life & AD&D insurance, flexible spending account options, and resources to help you manage life’s financial moments.Professional Development: Grow your career with access to training programs, certifications, and tuition assistance.Company OverviewCustom Ink is a provider of an online platform used for custom apparel and accessories for groups and occasions. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.customink.com/.