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Nex

Senior Marketing Manager, Events

Nex

. Own Nex's global events program, including trade shows, industry conferences, press events, influencer pop-ups, and consumer and community events .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in event marketing and management, with a strong focus on executing large-scale trade shows and international events. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage significant budgets, and deliver impactful brand-building experiences.

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Event MarketingTrade Show ManagementProject ManagementVendor NegotiationExperience Design

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Hard Skills
Event PlanningBudget ManagementPerformance MeasurementLogistics CoordinationOn-Site OperationsConsumer Technology KnowledgeGaming Industry ExperienceToy Industry ExperienceAgency ManagementInternational Event Adaptation
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationProblem SolvingResourcefulnessCalm Under PressureCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Experiential MarketingBrand ActivationConsumer EventsInfluencer EngagementCommunity EventsTrade ShowsPress EventsProduct PreviewsEvent AgenciesCultural Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own Nex's global events program, including trade shows, industry conferences, press events, influencer pop-ups, and consumer and community events
  • Build and own the annual global events calendar tied to launch plans, brand goals, and international expansion
  • Set goals for every event and own the events budget and performance measurement
  • Plan and execute Nex's presence at major consumer tech, gaming, and toy industry shows and conferences
  • Lead booth concepts, demo experiences, meeting programs, and on-site operations
  • Partner with PR on press events, product previews, and launch moments
  • Create influencer pop-ups and deliver consumer and community events
  • Lead event agencies, fabricators, and production vendors from briefs and timelines through budgets and delivery
  • Collaborate with Design on booths, signage, and collateral
  • Serve as the on-site lead and solve problems in real time
  • Adapt events for international markets with local teams, PR agencies, and partners
  • Navigate regional logistics, vendors, and cultural expectations
  • Deliver brand-building events and activations that increase awareness of Nex Playground and support organic growth
  • Orchestrate global events with strong ROI and premium brand positioning
  • Coordinate stakeholders across marketing, business development, product, design, retail, and leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years in event marketing, experiential marketing, or trade show management
  • Proven experience running large trade shows and international events end to end
  • Background in consumer technology, gaming, or toys is strongly preferred
  • Experience managing event agencies, production vendors, and significant budgets
  • Exceptional project management, with command of timelines, logistics, and budgets
  • Strong negotiator with vendors and venues
  • An eye for experience design, especially hands-on product demos
  • Clear communicator who keeps PR, Design, and cross-functional partners aligned
  • Calm, resourceful, and decisive on-site
  • Comfortable in a small, fast-moving environment with evolving priorities
  • Willing and able to travel extensively, about half of it international, including around show schedules and weekends
  • Passion for creating joyful, memorable experiences for families and fans

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Flexible working hours and vacation policy
  • Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth
  • Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field