Your Impact 

Axon is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Event Specialist to plan, manage and oversee Axon’s involvement and presence at segment marketing events. This person will directly manage brand activations within 1-3 segments/regions (75 regional tradeshows/large-scale industry conferences annually) with a focus on cross-functional planning, implementations/inclusion of sales and marketing initiatives, and ability to show ROI on every interaction.

What You’ll Do

Location: Remote - Arizona (Onsite at our Scottsdale, AZ office 2-4 days a month) preferred, open to remote 
Reports to:Manager, Events
Direct Reports: 0

• Directly coordinate 75 events annually (tradeshow activations, experiential product showcases, conferences, etc.), while ensuring goals and audience expectations are always exceeded and the Axon brand is well represented
• Support the Manager of Events with planning, management and execution of Tier 1 tradeshow activations throughout the year
• Operate with a dedicated focus on implementation of sales/marketing initiatives, scalable activations based on market/product and ROI
• Coordination of the entire lifecycle of events, including pre-event planning, budget management, staffing, product requests, logistics, successful event execution, and post-event reporting
• Collaborate directly and often with sales and marketing team to set goals, activate plans and achieve outcomes
• Track ROI, engagement, and audience feedback to measure results, assess opportunities for improvement, and optimize future events
• Review, manage and negotiate contracts with event vendors; leverage cost savings when applicable (production, logistics, transportation, A/V, special supplies/materials)
• On-site support for designated event activations to ensure successful execution
• Support other special projects within Events department as needed

What You Bring

• 3 years of project management, experiential marketing and/or event experience
• Resourceful, detail-oriented and quick-thinking problem solver with a strong sense of urgency and work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while multitasking, re-prioritizing projects, and communicating priority updates to stakeholders
• A well-developed “team oriented” business perspective, bringing a positive attitude to the team and job each day
• Excellent organization and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive outcomes
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve results
• Experience managing a budget, product inventory and multiple projects at once
• Enthusiasm and commitment to Axon's Mission and Core Values
• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and/or project management software (preferred)
• Experience working with or in Law Enforcement and/or government customers (preferred)
• Ability to stand for upwards of 8 hours a day; as well as lift, carry, move packages and materials up-to-50 lbs on a regular basis; with or without special accommodations, is required
• Moderate travel and extended work hours may be required; anticipated (15-25% of travel)

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 60,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 106,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits (http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits).