Event Marketing Manager, Trade Shows & Sponsorships - Retail

Flip • New York, NY

1d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Event Marketing Manager will own Flip’s event presence end to end across retail, healthcare, and transportation, including major trade shows and conferences, client experiences, brand activations, and internal company events. The role requires strong knowledge of B2B trade shows, disciplined planning and execution, and accountability for delivering events on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

The manager will identify relevant events, negotiate sponsorships and booth packages, plan logistics, coordinate with sales, marketing, leadership, creative, and content teams, and manage vendors, contracts, and deadlines. They will own event budgets and ROI reporting, lead on-site execution, and ensure lead capture and meaningful interactions. Responsibilities also include post-event debriefs and follow-up, event merchandise and collateral, content capture, and planning company events, offsites, industry parties, and client dinners.

The position is based onsite Monday through Friday in Brooklyn, NY, or Marina del Rey, CA. Flip describes itself as an international company spanning the US, UK, and Canada, with a team of 100+ and offices in NYC, LA, and the UK.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience managing B2B trade shows and industry conferences, with end-to-end ownership of logistics, sponsorships, and on-site execution.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines without missing details.
• Proven event budget ownership and ROI fluency, including building and managing budgets, negotiating with vendors and organizers, and using performance data to inform strategy.
• Strong on-site leadership skills, including directing teams and vendors in a fast-paced environment and holding partners accountable while maintaining relationships.
• Ability to collaborate with creative and content teams and translate their ideas into effective execution.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Adaptability and calm under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the retail industry, including its major trade shows and how buyers participate.

Responsibilities

• Identify relevant trade shows and conferences across retail, healthcare, and transportation.
• Negotiate sponsorships and booth packages, and own event logistics from planning through execution.
• Build detailed event plans and timelines; coordinate goals, messaging, and on-site experience with sales, marketing, and leadership.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and deadlines.
• Own event budgets from estimates through reconciliation and maximize impact within budget.
• Track and report event ROI, including leads generated, pipeline influenced, brand impressions, and follow-up conversion; use results to prioritize future events.
• Lead on-site teams and manage event setup, staffing, scheduling, and real-time problem solving.
• Ensure event execution follows the plan and the team can have meaningful conversations and capture leads.
• Debrief teams, report results, coordinate lead follow-up with sales, and document learnings after events.
• Partner with creative and content teams on brand activations.
• Source and track event merchandise and collateral.
• Coordinate photo, video, and client interview capture for social and post-event promotion.
• Plan and coordinate internal events, including company meetings, offsites, industry parties, and client dinners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare.
• Unlimited vacation, including a mandatory half week off for everyone over July 4 and a full week off at the end of the year.
• Equity eligibility, in accordance with company policy and subject to board approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed