Experiential Marketing Manager

Bandit Running is a pioneering technical performance brand committed to creating innovative, high-quality apparel & gear for goal-driven runners. Our mission to “Evolve Running” guides everything we do, always putting the needs of the global running community first. As the fastest-growing brand in the sport, we challenge conventional brand-building norms, prioritizing an extremely high-bar for disruptive excellence across product, experiences & content. Our vision is to build an enduring, iconic brand that breaks down barriers & inspires greater passion & participation in the sport we love.

We are seeking an individual to join the experiential marketing and brand team. This role will primarily support the experience offense, which brings to life all of the IRL events that Bandit produces from marathon pop-ups to grass-roots community activations. Additionally, the role will support all community marketing efforts as Bandit continues on its mission to evolve the full experience of running. The ideal candidate will thrive working as part of a small, nimble team, have proven success in detail-oriented work, and have a deep desire to grow and learn within the marketing organization

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Head of Experiences on Bandit’s Pop-up offense with a focus on the production and execution of all pop-up related activities
• Support Bandit’s community activations and brand marketing initiatives (examples: Unsponsored Project, Bandit Relays, etc)
• Develop and manage internal and external workbacks, timelines, and run-of-shows as they tie to all experiential and brand activations
• Help manage budgeting across all experiential objectives
• Maintain consistent contact with Bandit community relationships
• Grow Bandit’s network as the brand continues to expand locally and globally
• Monitor and identify consumer and marketplace trends
• Maintain Bandit’s bar of excellence for all IRL activations

EXPERTISE

• Experience in event production and/or in the brand marketing space: 2-5 years of experience in Running/Fitness Retail, Marketing, and/or Event Production
• An excitement around event production is a must
• Strong task management skills with an ability to sweat the details 
• Outstanding problem solving abilities, with experience in anticipating needs and coming up with solutions on the fly
• Proven track record of managing relationships
• An ability to work across multiple teams and manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to manage budgets
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Agency background preferred

You’ll want to join us if:

• You are ready to do career-defining work alongside an amazing group of mission-oriented humans
• You see yourself as an “intrapreneur” – not only executing on key priorities, but always striving to go above and beyond with new ideas and a yearning to collaborate and help the broader organization improve over time
• You want to drive meaningful impact by executing on a variety of disruptive, IRL activations around the world
• You have an extremely high bar for personal excellence and expect the same for those around you

Benefits

• This position is an in-office role, based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
• Compensation includes equity, 401k match & comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k match
  

At Bandit, we’re building an incredible culture rooted in our three core values—Trust, Empathy, & Excellence. We believe that in order to build the best team, our baseline is an environment where everyone can bring their full & authentic selves to the table. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire team members for their potential & advocate for diversity, equity, & inclusion. We do not discriminate based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 + equity and all other benefits above