Marketing Events & Partnerships Manager

Custom Ink is so much more than a t-shirt company. We’re a team of creative individuals who empower our customers to create the perfect custom apparel for their groups through an innovative and easy-to-use website and at multiple store locations throughout the country. We are also committed to community, empathy, diversity, and equity. Our end goal is for all Inkers to feel a deep sense of belonging.

We are always looking for great people to join our team, and with locations and stores opening across the country, there are new opportunities all the time. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia with offices in Dallas, Texas; and Prague, Czech Republic, with 500+ team members across the world. We have both location-focused and work-from-home jobs.

Overview:

• Workstyle: This is a remote position; however, to be eligible for hire, candidates must reside in a state where Custom Ink is registered to do business as an employer. Eligible states currently include:

  • AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA

• Reports to: Director of Marketing

• Travel Expectations: Minimal travel; will be determined by business needs and may include occasional trips for key meetings, collaboration opportunities, or area-connected events. Event season requires increased travel, estimated 2x a month.

• Physical Requirements/Demands: This is a primarily sedentary, home-based role that requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer. The role involves regular use of standard office equipment, such as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and telephone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Occasional onsite meetings and offsite events may require standing for extended periods, moving between locations, and lifting or transporting materials weighing up to 25–35 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Application Period Disclosure: We are accepting applications for this role for the next 72 hours We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

About Us:

Swag.com is a dynamic e-commerce platform that helps businesses “Shop, Store & Ship” high-quality branded merchandise, swag boxes, and company stores. Now part of Custom Ink, Swag.com strengthens the company’s ability to serve enterprise clients through tech-enabled solutions and streamlined fulfillment. With curated products and a user-friendly experience, Swag.com brings a fresh, efficient approach to the promotional products space—complementing Custom Ink’s mission to help people feel connected through custom gear.

What we’re looking for: 

We are seeking an experienced individual contributor who is passionate about planning trade shows, virtual events, and regional customer gatherings to drive sales and customer retention. You'll take full ownership of our event strategy and execution, reporting to the Director of Marketing, playing a critical role in elevating our events. This includes determining new shows to test, enhancing past successful events, turbocharging our webinar program, and pioneering first-ever regional customer/prospect gatherings. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, passionate about creating memorable face-to-face & virtual experiences, and comfortable with frequent travel during busy months. 

• 3-5 years of experience in event planning & execution, with a proven track record of managing high-touch sponsorships and lead-generation programs.

• Experience working with Customer Success, Sales, and Marketing teams to create events with positive ROI.

• Proven ability to identify, pitch, and manage co-marketing relationships with complementary B2B brands and organizations.

• An open mindset comfortable with both coaching and ambiguity; able to test event formats not done before in a mature startup environment.

• Self-driven, taking ownership of your job with minimal supervision

What you’ll do: 

• Ownership of Event and Field Marketing: Owning event and trade show strategy and budget for Swag.com brand. Will develop a deep understanding of our key buyer personas and business goals to align event strategy to drive business outcomes.