Job Description

Omlet is looking for a talented, confident and personable Events and Communication Manager to join our growing Marketing team.

This exciting role will lead Omlet's events programme, delivering a year round series of events including consumer shows, activations and brand partnerships. The successful candidate must be available to be based in the US for approximately two months each Spring to oversee the US show season.

A Little About Omlet

We're Omlet. Since 2004, we've set out to rethink every aspect of keeping and caring for animals.

Product Designers first, we ask so we can invent. From why house cats can't climb trees to why shouldn't chickens listen to music whilst laying an egg? Our curiosity creates understanding, helping us bring people and pets closer than ever before.

Our people are The Curious Collective. Every day we question and every day we collaborate to find the most meaningful answers. It's through this persistence that we create remarkable, ingenious products and experiences for our customers.

A global e-commerce business with a singular focus on D2C, we are hugely ambitious and motivated in building the number 1 premium brand in pets.

More about the role:

Plan, execute and produce the annual events calendar across our key markets - currently the US, UK and Germany. Together with the Marketing and Creative team lead end-to-end production for consumer shows: stand design, staffing, training, logistics, permits, insurance, and H&S. You'll need to be based in the US for 8-12 weeks a year, with the majority of this time in the spring to run the US shows, utilising additional Omlet staff, freelance and Omlet product ambassadors to support at shows as needed. Depending on the Brand Plans - deliver bespoke brand partnerships, ambassador, retailer, speaker opportunities and influencer activations that drive brand awareness and conversion. Working alongside the Brand Marketing Manager, agree the content that needs to be captured during events to amplify the experience. Alongside this, be open to capitalise on any additional content or opportunities that feels in line with the brand message. Implement lead capture and on-site conversion tactics; integrate with CRM; ensure timely post-event follow-up. Track and report KPIs across events (attendance, leads, post-event conversion, by regional area uplift in sales over 3 month period) Create an always-on Ambassador event program for them to execute independently. Supplying the Ambassadors with toolkits, event booking, briefs and collateral. Maintain event kit inventory and transportation across regions; localise creative and messaging; brief and align cross-functional teams. Manage and report on budgets.

Successful candidate requirements:

Proven experience in events planning and communications Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong project management abilities with attention to detail Good working knowledge of spreadsheets Creativity in content and experience design Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and work cross-functionally Comfortable working under pressure and balancing multiple priorities A passion for people & pets!
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Banbury OX16 5HX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Events management: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person