Sr. Marketing Manager, Events

Nex creates technology and play experiences that encourage families to move and play together. The Sr. Marketing Manager, Events will own Nex’s global events program, delivering trade shows, conferences, press and influencer events, and consumer and community activations. The role leads event agencies and production resources and partners with PR, Design, and marketing teams to create memorable experiences in the US and internationally.

Responsibilities

Build and own the annual global events calendar, tied to launch plans, brand goals, and international expansion

Decide where Nex shows up and why, and set clear goals for every event

Own the events budget and measure results, from leads and press coverage to content and consumer reach

Plan and execute Nex's presence at major consumer tech, gaming, and toy industry shows and conferences

Lead booth concept, demo experience, meeting programs, and on-site operations

Make every show a great place to experience Nex Playground and meet the team

Partner with PR to plan press events, product previews, and launch moments

Create influencer pop-ups that generate authentic content and conversation

Deliver consumer and community events where families can play together and share the experience

Lead event agencies, fabricators, and production vendors, from briefs and timelines to budgets and delivery

Collaborate with Design on booths, signage, and collateral that feel distinctly Nex

Serve as the on-site lead, solving problems in real time so the experience feels effortless

Adapt events for international markets in partnership with local teams, PR agencies, and partners

Navigate regional logistics, vendors, and cultural expectations with care

50% US Event support, 50% international events

Preferred

Background in consumer technology, gaming, or toys is strongly preferred

Consumer Technology Experience

Gaming Industry Experience

Toys Industry Experience

Benefits

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

Company

Motion entertainment company turning sedentary activity into active play

San Jose, California, USA

https://www.nexplayground.com/

Founded in 2017

51-200 employees

Qualifications

8+ years in event marketing, experiential marketing, or trade show management

Proven experience running large trade shows and international events end to end

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

Background in consumer technology, gaming, or toys is strongly preferred

8+ years in event marketing, experiential marketing, or trade show management.

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Event Marketing, Experiential Marketing, Trade Show Management, International Event Management, Event Agency and Vendor Management, Budget Management, Experience Design, Consumer Technology, Toys

Preferred skills

Project Management

Experience

8+ years