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Brand & Events Manager
Company: Solid State Marketing | Inner Circle
Location: In Office
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Solid State Marketing
Solid State Marketing is a full-service hospitality, entertainment and lifestyle marketing agency specializing in restaurants, nightlife, hotels, destination brands and live experiences. Through our entertainment division, Inner Circle, we create exclusive events, strategic partnerships and unforgettable experiences that bring together culture, music, hospitality and community.
We're looking for a creative, driven and highly organized Brand & Events Manager to help grow the Inner Circle brand while producing best-in-class events throughout Southern California.
Position Summary
The Brand & Events Manager is responsible for the growth, execution and overall success of the Inner Circle brand. This role combines brand development, event production, community building and strategic partnerships to create memorable experiences that strengthen brand awareness and drive business growth.
Working closely with leadership, the Brand & Events Manager will oversee the planning and execution of events, cultivate relationships with venues, artists, influencers and partners, and ensure every activation reflects the quality and vision of the Inner Circle brand.
While this position primarily supports Inner Circle, it may also assist with hospitality activations, grand openings and special events produced by Solid State Marketing.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Development
- Help grow and strengthen the Inner Circle brand across all touchpoints
- Maintain consistency in brand messaging, identity and guest experience
- Identify opportunities to expand brand awareness through partnerships, collaborations and activations
- Assist in developing long-term brand strategy and event concepts
Event Management
- Plan, coordinate and execute weekly events and special activations
- Oversee event logistics from planning through post-event recap
- Coordinate with venues, DJs, entertainers, vendors and production teams
- Ensure every event delivers an exceptional guest experience
- Assist with budgeting, timelines and operational planning
Community Growth
- Build and maintain relationships with guests, VIPs, influencers and industry partners
- Recruit and manage brand ambassadors and promotional teams
- Develop initiatives that increase guest loyalty and community engagement
- Represent Inner Circle at networking events and industry functions
Marketing & Partnerships
- Collaborate with the Solid State Marketing team on event marketing campaigns
- Assist with promotional calendars, social media initiatives and content planning
- Identify sponsorship and partnership opportunities
- Help drive ticket sales, VIP reservations and event attendance
Operations
- Track event performance and provide recommendations for improvement
- Maintain event calendars, planning documents and internal systems
- Support special projects and entertainment initiatives across Solid State Marketing as needed
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in events, hospitality, nightlife, marketing or brand management preferred
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Passion for hospitality, entertainment and live events
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok and current social media trends
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means building a recognizable brand, producing exceptional events, creating lasting relationships within the community and consistently delivering experiences that people want to attend again and again.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Career growth within Solid State Marketing
- Access to industry events and networking opportunities
- Creative, collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
If you're passionate about building brands, creating unforgettable experiences and helping shape the future of hospitality and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you.