On Premise Event Specialist (Event Marketing)

TL;DR

On Premise Event Specialist (Event Marketing): Planning and executing national festival and third-party event strategies to position the brand at the center of relevant music festivals with an accent on operational excellence and partner collaboration. Focus on managing complex event programs, optimizing vendor relations, and driving consumer pull through high-standard activations.

Location: Santa Monica, California, United States (Requires 50-60% travel)

Salary: $72,000 - $108,000 + cash incentives

Company

Global leader in the energy drink industry, renowned for its high-energy marketing and support of extreme sports and culture.

What you will do

• Develop and execute festival strategies across 10+ festivals and 30+ third-party events annually.
• Conduct market mapping and forecasting to maintain event calendars, pipelines, and sales projections.
• Negotiate and manage sponsorship agreements, contract rights, and partnership fulfillment.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics, including inventory, staffing plans, and vendor management for event infrastructure.
• Analyze event performance metrics and KPIs to support future business strategies and recaps.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Brand Marketing, and Legal departments to maximize event impact.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in live event production, experiential marketing, or sponsorship management.
• Proven track record of managing complex event programs and budgets exceeding $400k.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50-60% and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment with comprehensive benefits eligibility.
• Dynamic work environment focused on high-visibility brand activations.
• Opportunity to manage large-scale events and build relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on operational excellence and creative vision.