Event Marketing Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt Compensation: $60,000 annual base + monthly bonus Perks: Bi-weekly pay, mileage reimbursement About the Role We are seeking a self-starting Event Marketing Manager to lead and grow our event marketing efforts in the Indianapolis area. In this hands-on role, you’ll manage a team of Brand Representatives, oversee weekly events, and develop new outreach opportunities to generate high-quality sales leads. This position combines team leadership, event operations, and strategic planning to deliver measurable marketing impact. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 2 years of management experience and a strong background in team leadership, event coordination, or face-to-face marketing. What You’ll Do Team Leadership & Development Recruit, train, schedule, and manage a team of Brand Representatives Coach and mentor team members to achieve LPH (Leads per Hour) and quality goals Address performance issues as needed, including employment decisions Event Planning & Execution Identify, schedule, and manage participation in events (home shows, fairs, festivals, etc.) Oversee the entire process for booking events (contracts, W-9s, COIs, confirmations) Personally attend and work high-value weekly events Manage all event logistics including booth setup/tear-down, materials, and inventory Partnership & Territory Development Build retail partnerships to secure staffed in-store displays for lead generation Explore and implement local sponsorship and outreach opportunities Work closely with the Regional Event Marketing Manager to develop the territory Office & Administrative Duties Spend several days each week in the office to: Build team schedules Source and secure upcoming events Submit payroll and lead reporting on time Ensure accuracy and professionalism in lead submission and data management What You Bring Minimum 2 years of experience managing teams Event marketing or customer-facing experience is strongly preferred Strong organizational and communication skills Reliable transportation and ability to work weekends (Saturday & Sunday required) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment Professional presence and self-motivated mindset Performance Expectations Productivity: 0.30+ Leads per Hour (LPH) Lead Quality: 50%+ conversion rate, accurate data entry Cost Efficiency: $400 CPL and marketing costs 20% of revenue Timely submission of all required paperwork and reporting Why Join Us Competitive base salary with monthly bonus potential Bi-weekly pay and mileage reimbursement Leadership role with growth potential Fun, fast-paced work environment with a supportive team culture If you're an experienced team leader with a passion for driving results through events and face-to-face engagement, apply today to join our growing team in Indianapolis!