Marketing & Events Manager

WHO WE ARE

Epic Aircraft is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, all-carbon fiber, single-engine turboprop aircraft. Our commitment to innovation, safety, and excellence has established us as a key player in the aviation industry. Headquartered in the stunning city of Bend, Oregon, we offer a vibrant work environment surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. We're seeking talented and creative individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace industry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This position supports demand generation programs by focusing on Epic Aircraft's event strategy and execution. You'll work closely with sales and marketing to build and execute impactful event experiences that engage and delight our prospects and customers.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales and marketing leadership to develop the event strategy and execution for national and regional events,  including show campaigns, coordinating travel, managing vendor relationships, planning onsite hospitality events, and post-event follow-up
• Handle individual event budgets, with a focus on delivering high-quality leads and generating pipeline, while maximizing each event's return on investment 
• Develop strong relationships with external vendors and associations to ensure high-quality work and success of event participation
• Manage and maintain various planning documents, including event calendars, event reports, and other key documents
• Measure event marketing programs and report data back to sales and marketing teams
• Prepare post-event briefs with insights and key takeaways for future event optimization
• Plan and execute the pre, during, and post-event nurture and engagement programs
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure each event meets the overall goals of the company and adheres to Epic's branding requirements
• Oversee and execute marketing-related projects (e.g., branded apparel, community engagement, etc.), company events, and assignments as requested

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

You're a self-starter and team player who thrives in fast-paced, goal-oriented environments. You have success in planning, overseeing, executing, and optimizing large-scale, in-person events that maximize ROI.

• Experience directing pre-to-post event operations, including venue selection, budget creation and forecasting, contract negotiation, booth preparations, event staffing and scheduling, signage creation, collateral/promotional item selection and ordering, purchasing, and shipping supplies, housing, and travel coordination, on-site services, lead retrieval, advertising, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage the multi-channel event experience to boost engagement and return on investment, including email, direct mail, collateral, web, social marketing, and PR programs
• Proven track record of delivering effective and efficient events resulting in business growth and customer acquisition
• Experience with thriving in a fast-paced environment and managing a multifaceted project schedule
• Experience with effectively navigating and communicating cross-functionally, internally, and externally across all levels
• Excellent written and spoken communication with the ability to write marketing collateral 
• Superb organization skills; deadline and schedule-oriented, yet able to flex with dynamically changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to be poised and effective during high-pressure situations; ability to anticipate issues and have (or quickly develop) contingency plans
• Proven creative and conceptual thinker with experience setting a vision, developing robust action plans, and problem-solving
• Highest degree of ethics and professional conduct
• Knowledge/familiarity with the general aviation industry a plus

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Opportunity to take Epic Aircraft's event appearances to the next level and positively impact the company's soaring trajectory
• Actively participate in the general aviation industry's largest trade events with global attendance
• Collaborate with a passionate group of co-workers 
• Company-provided paid time off
• Additional paid week off between Christmas Day & New Year's Day
• Seven (7) paid holidays
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental benefits for employees & 50% for dependents
• 401K retirement plan with a 3% matching program
• Pay increases based on performance
• Travel: Approximately 30 days per year 
• Location: This is an in-office position at factory headquarters in Bend, OR