Marketing Manager

Arena Event Services•Oak Creek, WI

38d•Onsite

About The Position

At Arena, we turn bold ideas into unforgettable experiences. Our teams design, build, and deliver world‑class event spaces for global names like Formula 1, the Ryder Cup, and the PGA Tour — and we do it on some of the biggest stages in the world. With projects across the US, UK, Middle East, and Asia, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, work with industry experts, and see your work come to life in real time. If you’re looking for a fast‑paced environment, real responsibility, and the chance to be part of something exciting from day one, Arena is the place to grow your career.

Requirements

6+ years of progressive marketing experience, including 3+ years leading a marketing function or team
Real graphic design chops — proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or comparable tools, with a portfolio of professional marketing materials to show for it
Experience managing a brand across multiple markets or regions, ideally in a global or matrixed organization
A strong B2B marketing background spanning demand generation, digital marketing, and sales enablement
Hands-on experience with marketing automation and CRM platforms (Zoho, Salesforce, or similar) and web analytics tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you're comfortable presenting to executive leadership and representing the company externally
Experience managing marketing budgets, agencies, and vendors
A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field — or equivalent experience
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to approximately 15%)

Nice To Haves

Experience in live events, event structures, exhibitions, hospitality, construction, or equipment rental
Video production, motion graphics, or photography skills
Experience with trade show and experiential marketing programs
An MBA or advanced degree in a related field
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an annual marketing strategy and budget that supports Arena Americas' revenue goals and stays true to Arena Group's global brand direction
Measure what matters — campaign ROI, lead generation, web analytics, brand health — and adjust the plan based on what the numbers tell you
Be the guardian of the Arena brand across the Americas, making sure every campaign, asset, and communication meets our brand guidelines and visual identity standards
Design and produce polished marketing assets yourself — sales collateral, proposals, presentations, brochures, digital graphics, signage, and trade show materials
Partner with the sales team on demand generation, from campaign planning and lead nurturing through pipeline reporting
Run our digital presence across multiple markets: website content, SEO/SEM, email marketing, and social channels
Build content and thought leadership — case studies, project spotlights, photography and video — that shows off the scale and quality of what we build
Plan and deliver our presence at trade shows, industry events, and client hospitality experiences, from concept and creative through on-site execution
Collaborate on public relations, drive internal communications, and stay in step with global marketing counterparts in other regions
Lead and develop one direct report — set clear goals, coach performance, and build a collaborative, accountable working relationship
Select and manage agencies, freelancers, printers, and vendors; negotiate contracts and hold every partner to our brand and quality standards