Xsolla

As an experienced Global Events Manager you will be working closely with our Global Director of Experiential Marketing and our Regional Marketing Managers to assist with event research, logistics planning, administration and onsite delivery of Xsolla’s series of 85+ global events annually.. Working with the Social media manager to create and plan social media campaigns for our events.. Experience working with Atlassian products such as Jira and Confluence; Google workspace is beneficial. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and cities around the world, Xsolla supports major gaming titles like Valve, Twitch, Roblox, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Take-Two, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo, and more.. E njoy the game!

experiential marketing manager

As an experienced Global Events Manager you will be working closely with our Global Director of Experiential Marketing and our Regional Marketing Managers to assist with event research, logistics planning, administration and onsite delivery of Xsolla’s series of 85+ global events annually. A large part of the role is logistics-based, such as implementing deliverables of our sponsorship packages at the events that we partner with. In addition to this you will be sourcing international venues and vendors, and obtaining quotes for services for booth build, production, branding, swag and merchandise etc. Experience working on a global level is essential with an understanding of regional nuances and budgets.
As part of the role you will be collaborating with internal teams on the event marketing activities such as social media campaigns, creation of landing pages and email campaign planning and creation of graphics and branding. The role will involve international travel to attend site visits and deliver the events. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the Games, Tech or Software industry and have an in-depth understanding and experience in delivering B2B Conferences, trade shows, networking events and speaking engagements. As this is a global role, some work may need to be done outside traditional business hours. This is an office-based position based out of our Los Angeles, CA or Raleigh, NC office depending on the location of the chosen candidate. Flexible work schedules available.
Xsolla is a global e-commerce organization that services the gaming industry with a robust and powerful set of tools and services. As an innovative leader in game commerce, we continue to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization so our partners can grow their audience, engagement, and revenue.
Sparked by our deep love for gaming’s union of technology and artistry, our product suite operates in more than 200 countries and territories, 20+ languages, and 130 currencies. What hasn’t changed since our launch in 2005 is our conviction that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to play.
RESPONSIBILITIES Venue searches in all locations, including negotiating venue hire charges, food and beverage costs and other associated event items.
Vendor sourcing, comparing costs and negotiating hire charges for event equipment and hire of services, specifically booth production companies, AV companies, event rentals, video and photography, and merchandise producers.
Updating the event budgets regularly with costs in the correct currency
Research for the best hotels and prices for the staff attending the events and booking hotel blocks in hour or with our venue and hotel sourcing agency Helsmsbrisco
Setting up new events on the Xsolla events page, including adding copy about the event, venue information, event logos.
Setting up and managing networking events on our event registration and marketing platform, Splash
Working with our integrated marketing manager to create and plan our email marketing campaigns for events. Including drafting copy, adding event information, logos, helping to draft messaging and requesting graphics where required.
Working with the Social media manager to create and plan social media campaigns for our events. Including drafting copy, adding event information, logos, helping to draft messaging and requesting graphics where required.
Liaising with event organizers to research new events and review sponsorship options suitable for the company. Confirming sponsorship packages, working with the organizer on all aspects of the planning and delivery of the event to fulfill the deliverables.
Coordinating speaking sessions with our BD team, product team and creative team to ensure session content is prepared, reviewed and approved in good time for speaking engagements at events.
Regularly updating the event roadmap tracker with sponsor information received, dates, links to the events.
Placing Jira ticket requests with our in house creative team and adding detailed information for each item in the brief section along with deadlines.
Working with our creative team on a regular basis to ensure all event materials are completed, approved and then sent to vendors or event organizers to fulfill.
Create opportunities to gather, capture and validate new business leads through each event. Ensure leads can be generated if lead scanning is not available at events.
Liaising with all event vendors before the event to ensure a smooth event set up.
REQUIREMENTS 3+ years of experience in a related role
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent administration skills and ability to update documents on a regular basis
Demonstrable expertise in budgeting and managing projects to tight deadlines
Understand the need for timely information, able to meet deadlines and manage own workload
Strong work ethic and exceptional attention to quality and detail is essential
Ability to work with internal teams to clearly communicate and track project deliverables
Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly and efficiently
Creativity and the ability to think outside the box is a must, we are looking for someone who wants to push the boundaries, try new things and to elevate our experiences to the next level
Ability to manage multiple projects through highly effective organizational skills
Ability to confidently communicate with vendors, organizers and our internal teams about the event plans
Strong live event management delivery skills
Experience working with Atlassian products such as Jira and Confluence; Google workspace is beneficial
$75,000 - $90,000 a year BENEFITS
At Xsolla, our Benefits Program is designed to meet and enhance our team’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We offer 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees AND their families (that start on the first of the month after start date)! Additionally, disability and life insurance are company-paid. Chiropractic coverage and flexible spending accounts are there for you, should you need them. And our 401(k) retirement plan is entirely immediately vested at the start date and includes a 4% company match to help you plan for the future.
Burnout is bad for people and bad for business. That’s why we offer paid unlimited Flexible Time Off and 14 paid holidays each year.
We are all about personal and professional growth! Every Xsolla employee has a customized career roadmap, curated by the employee alongside their manager, that helps align company goals with individualized personal goals. In an effort to foster your growth at Xsolla, we offer opportunities for in-house training, independent study, conference attendance, and higher education.
ABOUT XSOLLA
Xsolla is a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the video game industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla’s mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue and create relationships with gamers worldwide. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and cities around the world, Xsolla supports major gaming titles like Valve, Twitch, Roblox, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Take-Two, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo, and more.
For additional information and to learn more, please visit: xsolla.com
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
The duties of this position may change from time to time so the individual and organization can achieve their results. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Xsolla takes your privacy very seriously, and will not sell or externally distribute any data received during the hiring process. For more information related to GDPR or CCPA please reach out to careers@xsolla.com.
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