Job description
Company Description
Our client designs and manufactures innovative wearable exoskeletons that reduce workplace injuries and fatigue for workers in physically demanding industries. Their flagship product, the Apex 2, helps create safer workplaces while improving quality of life for team members in logistics, manufacturing, automotive, and supply chain operations.
Location: Remote (EST or CST preferred)
Employment Type: Contract (10-15 hours/week, with flexibility to scale up during event periods)
Start Date: January 2026 - 3-4 month initial contract
Reports To: Fractional CMO
Rate: $60-70/hr
Job Description
We’re seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of our key B2B events. This role is critical to HeroWear’s marketing strategy as we scale our presence at major industry trade shows and conferences. You’ll own the end-to-end event experience—from strategic planning months in advance to on-site execution and post-event analysis.
This contract begins with a focus on MODEX 2026 (Atlanta, April 2026), one of the largest logistics and supply chain events in North America, with the potential to extend through additional major events throughout the year based on performance.
Event Strategy & Planning
- Lead comprehensive planning for 4+ major annual B2B events, including MODEX, with full ownership of timelines, deliverables, and budgets
- Develop event strategies that align with HeroWear’s marketing objectives and create engaging, memorable booth experiences
- Manage all pre-event logistics including booth design coordination, vendor management, shipping, and staff scheduling
- Create detailed run-of-show documents and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution
On-Site Event Management
- Travel to and manage on-site operations at major industry events (travel and registration fees covered by HeroWear)
- Oversee booth setup, staffing rotations, product demonstrations, and live fittings of the Apex 2 exoskeleton
- Ensure booth staff are well-prepared, coordinated, and delivering consistent messaging to attendees
- Troubleshoot real-time challenges and adapt quickly to changing circumstances
Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
- Identify, vet, and manage relationships with event vendors (booth builders, A/V providers, shipping companies, etc.)
- Collaborate with internal marketing team members who handle content creation, email invitations, and promotional materials
- Work closely with sales teams to maximize lead generation and follow-up opportunities
Post-Event Analysis
- Conduct post-mortems to evaluate event success, ROI, and areas for improvement
- Document best practices and create playbooks for future events
- Track and report on key metrics including attendee engagement, leads generated, and brand visibility
Qualifications
Required Experience
- 5+ years of B2B event management experience, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, logistics, or industrial sectors
- Proven track record managing large-scale trade show exhibitions with booth sizes of 20x20 or larger
- Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience with on-site event execution, including managing staff, vendors, and unexpected challenges
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the OEM space or automotive industry (becuase of all the events they have)
- Background working with B2B industrial products or safety equipment
- Familiarity with logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing trade shows (MODEX, ProMat, PACK EXPO, etc.)
- Experience creating engaging, attraction-style booth experiences that draw attendees
- Knowledge of event technology platforms and lead capture systems
Skills & Attributes
- Self-starter who works autonomously with limited direction
- Strategic thinker who can balance creativity with practical execution
- Strong communicator who can coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-growth environment
- Passion for creating memorable brand experiences
- Comfortable with travel to event locations (domestic and occasional international)
Additional Information
We Are Rosie is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
