Events & Tradeshow Manager

You in This Role As the Events & Tradeshow Manager, you will own the strategy, planning, and execution of all tradeshows and corporate events for Unusual Machines and its portfolio of brands.Trade shows are the top priority in this role. You will lead everything from booth design and logistics to on-site execution and post-event ROI reporting. You understand that events are not just experiences -they are revenue-driving opportunities. Success means brand exposure, qualified lead generation, sales enablement, and measurable business impact.In addition to tradeshows, you will oversee corporate and customer events, including our annual October customer event, Rampage, in South Carolina. You'll partner cross-functionally to ensure each event delivers a best-in-class customer experience aligned with business goals.This role blends strategic thinking and operational excellence. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and administratively strong, but also adaptable. Our business moves fast, and priorities can shift quickly. You'll need to pivot seamlessly, over-communicate, solve problems in real time, and hold teams and vendors accountable to deadlines and deliverables.You are a natural connector-energized by people, comfortable being at the center of activity, and motivated by driving measurable outcomes.A Day in the LifeManage booth design, shipping, installation/dismantle, and on-site execution for upcoming tradeshowsCoordinate staffing plans and ensuring the right technical experts attend each eventBook hotels, manage registrations, and organize travel logistics for all Unusual Machines tradeshow attendeesPlanning client happy hours, partner dinners, and customer meetups around event schedulesCommunicate event timelines and expectations across Sales, Marketing, Product, and LeadershipWork with exhibit houses and external vendors to ensure flawless executionOrder and managr marketing giveaways and promotional materialsBuild pre-show momentum through partner marketing and media coordinationIdentify new tradeshow opportunities and building a forward-looking event calendarWhat You'll DoDevelop the annual tradeshow strategy in partnership with Business Development and program leadershipBuild and manage a comprehensive tradeshow calendarOversee booth design, messaging alignment, demos, and on-site customer engagementManage logistics including shipping, vendor coordination, exhibit house partnerships, and installation/dismantleDrive pre-event marketing momentum with internal and partner teamsTrack performance metrics including booth traffic, lead volume, pipeline impact, and revenue attributionLead planning and execution of Rampage and other corporate events (grand openings, leadership forums, customer user groups, internal meetings)Manage site selection, contracts, vendor negotiations, and on-site logisticsPartner with executive leadership on agenda development, speaker coordination, and VIP experiencesEnsure events align with brand standards, security requirements, and business objectivesBuild and manage a scalable network of trusted vendorsEstablish repeatable processes, templates, and best practices for event planning and executionDevelop and manage annual event budgetsTrack expenses and measure ROI against revenue goalsConduct post-event evaluations and drive continuous improvementWhat You'll BringRequired:Proven experience managing tradeshows from concept through executionStrong understanding of how events drive exposure, lead generation, and revenueExceptional organizational and project management skillsHighly detail-oriented and administratively strongCustomer-service mindset with the ability to represent the business confidentlyAbility to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure the right experts attend the right eventsStrong communication skills with a proactive, over-communicator styleAbility to pivot quickly and problem-solve under pressureWillingness to travelAbility to work a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office, 1 day remote when not traveling)Preferred:Experience in technical, manufacturing, aerospace, or drone-related industriesFamiliarity with experiential marketing in enthusiast-driven communitiesExperience building media plans around event marketingHigh level of self-awareness and comfort operating in fast-changing environmentsFirst-Year DeliverablesSuccessfully execute presence at the Exponential tradeshow in MayBuild and implement a strategic tradeshow calendar for the following yearDeliver a high-impact Rampage event in October that provides an engaging, memorable experience for customers and the FPV community.Strengthen sales enablement through better event coordination and lead trackingEstablish clear revenue attribution reporting tied to event participationWhat You'll GainOwnership of high-visibility tradeshows and corporate eventsDirect impact on revenue growth and sales performanceClose collaboration with executive leadershipThe opportunity to shape the live brand experience across a growing Product portfolio[NK1]A dynamic, fast-moving environment where your execution and leadership will be highly visibleYou'll work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Leadership while maintaining clear ownership of all tradeshow and corporate event strategy and execution across Unusual Machines.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive compensation packageComprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision401(k)Unlimited PTOCatered lunches for all employees every day of the weekEmployee product discountsAbout UsUnusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First- Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot and Fat Shark - are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.We're expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue, STEM education, and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we're solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you'll feel right at home here.We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.We unfortunately cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.