Events Manager at AKKO

We are seeking an Events Manager responsible for creating high-impact events to strengthen our brand, engage partners and customers, and drive business growth. You’ll be a pivotal member of our Marketing team and work cross-functionally with the Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to plan and execute events that elevate AKKO’s brand and support our growth objectives. Responsibilities include event logistics, budget management, sales enablement, and promotional content creation. You’ll oversee both in-person and virtual events, ensuring every touchpoint reflects AKKO’s values and goals. You’ll thrive on the road, building relationships and managing all aspects of event planning and execution. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leave your mark as AKKO scales rapidly in the device insurance space.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• 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.

WHAT MAKES YOU QUALIFIED

• 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.
• 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.

The base salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $80,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• 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
• …and so much more!