Sr. Events Manager (Temporary Position)

About REP:

REP designs world-class, innovative gym equipment that is sold around the world, and we are now expanding into apparel, supplements, athletes, and events. REP was established in 2012 by two brothers who shared a deep passion for fitness. From our humble beginnings of selling bumper plates out of a small garage, REP has experienced remarkable growth, now occupying over 300,000+ square feet of office and distribution space in the USA and internationally. With a dedicated team of over 200+ fitness enthusiasts, our vision is to be the #1 Strength Brand in the World. Our commitment to innovation, customer service, and value sets us apart.

We believe in building a culture centered around fitness, so we specialize in outfitting home gyms, commercial gyms, and strength and conditioning facilities. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized multiple times when we were featured in the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in 2018 and 2021 and then voted the best home strength product launch in 2022 by Garage Gym Experiment. Our team works out together, and we regularly invite fitness superstars to join us. We organize fun challenges to test our limits - and the limits of our equipment.

At REP, we continue to grow and bring new opportunities for those who want to be a part of a winning team. We firmly believe that being surrounded by like-minded individuals fuels creative energy and fosters a fun and collaborative work environment. This role is based in our state-of-the-art headquarters with a bright, spacious, shared workspace; scenic views of the Rocky Mountains; and a kitchen always stocked with healthy snacks, protein powder, and coffee. We offer a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days in the office, but there’s flexibility about which days and hours.

Our Core Values:

Think Like a Customer – We empathize with our customers; understand the ‘why’ behind every decision we make

Progress not Perfection – We don’t let perfect get in the way of good; we are better today than we were yesterday

Positive Attitude – Be a glass half-full kind of person and remember to have fun

Teamwork without Ego – We put the team above ourselves; we only win together

Take Initiative – We drive momentum; if there is an opportunity to make us better, we want to hear it

About This Role:

The Event Manager will help lead REP’s global events strategy – supporting both brand growth and revenue objectives in our key markets. This person will identify and evaluate high-impact event opportunities, manage budgets and own execution end-to-end. You’ll work cross-functionally across Marketing, Commercial, Partnerships, Product & International teams to ensure our event activation is impactful and aligned to broader company goals. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role for someone passionate about crafting unforgettable brand experiences and building community.

This is a contract position from June 2026 through December 2026.

Essential Functions: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Event Strategy, Cross-functional collaboration & Activation:

• Create an exceptional onsite experience that reflects REP’s brand and mission, whether through booth design, athlete/partner appearances, consumer engagement, or experiential moments.

• Partner with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Commercial, Partnerships, Product & International to evaluate brand-fit, audience potential, and revenue-driving potentialof each opportunity

• Coordinate cross-functionally across teams to integrate broader marketing campaigns into event initiatives to include social activations, competitions, giveaways partner appearances, sales initiatives and lead gen

• Manage all event logistics & vendor relationships including booth builds, event staff, agencies, permitting requirements, compliance requirements, shipping/freight, inventory, and product/sample needs.For cross-functional partnerships, ensure all teams are briefed, aligned, and ready for execution.

• Lead internal pre-event planning and communications, including run-of-show, staffing briefs, and activation checklists.

• Implement systems to capture customer and partner data at events that can be utilized by CRM or salesteam's post-event

Measurement & Budget Ownership:

• Own the full event marketing budget; manage planning, spend tracking, and reconciliation in collaboration with the finance team.

• Own and report on KPIs for events including revenue, ROIC, engagement & lead capture, and report on results post-event.

• Deliver clear and actionable post-event recaps, including performance vs. goals, learnings, and optimizations for future events.

Travel:

• 3 planned trips/travel expected during June-November

What You Will Bring:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

• Ability to apply common sense of understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Creative problem-solver with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset.

• Strong project management skills; highly organized and able to manage multiple overlapping timelines and priorities.

• Passion for fitness, performance, or community-led brands is a strong plus.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in event or experiential marketing, ideally at a consumer brand with presence atboth trade and consumer events

• Deep understanding of event logistics, vendor management, and budget ownership.

• Experience partnering cross-functionally to deliver on multiple initiatives within a booth to include lead gen, activations, social, appearances, etc.

• You know how to lead a team, but are also not afraid to get your hands dirty and in the details of the activation

• A proven ability to track event performance and optimize based on outcomes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with permitting, compliance, or international freight/logistics is a plus.

Core Competencies:

Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

Drives Vision and Purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to take action.

Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of