Events Manager Jobs in Washington
Events Manager jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in corporate conferences, tech product launches, nonprofit galas, and hospitality-driven venues across the state. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond are the primary hiring metros, where major employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Hyatt have longstanding events teams. The most sought-after specializations are corporate event production, experiential marketing, and large-scale venue operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Marketing Manager, Retail & Events leads retail, dealer, and trade marketing execution across Grundéns’ markets, bringing the brand to life through in-store activation, consumer events, and regional activation programs that drive brand awareness, retail excellence, and sell-through. This role owns the events calendar, co-op and dealer marketing programs, regional fixturing and merchandising, Working closely with Sales, Global Marketing, and E-commerce, this is an execution-focused role requiring strong project management, vendor coordination, and attention to logistical detail to ensure a consistent, premium brand experience across all customer touchpoints.
Requirements:Responsibilities
Retail Activation & Fixturing
- Manage the program and vendor relationship of in-store displays, signage, and fixtures across retail partners.
- Partner with the sales team to understand store-level needs, prioritize requests, and support retailers with best-in-class product presentation.
- Audit store execution (via photos, store visits, or field reports) to ensure brand standards are met.
Events & Brand Activation
- Own and maintain the master events calendar (trade shows, dealer events, retail activations, sponsorships)
- Plan and execute consumer-facing events, retailer open days, and dockside activations.
- Coordinate logistics for events: booth/space needs, materials, staffing, shipping, and on-site setup.
- Manage event budgets and vendor contracts in partnership with VP of Marketing.
- Track post-event recaps and ROI reporting, and measure the effectiveness and commercial impact of activations.
Co-op & Dealer Marketing
- Own marketing support programs on B2B sales channel by ensuring product listing accuracy, merchandising assortments, sales programs, and assets are easily distributable, accessible and on-brand.
- Administer the co-op marketing program: process claims, verify compliance, and manage budgets.
- Support distributors and key accounts with local marketing activities, campaign materials, and product launch assets.
- Build and maintain robust retail and in-store signage asset suite enabling premier and premium brand presentation across distribution environments.
- Work closely with the regional sales team to support commercial growth.
Experience Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in similar role with dealer relations and events
- College degree in marketing, business, or similar fields
- Experience working with retailers, dealers, or premium consumer brands
- Proven experience coordinating events, marketing activations, and vendor/contract management.
- Strong project management and organizational skills who is a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and vendors simultaneously.
- Comfortable with logistics and operational details (shipping, inventory, budgets, timelines).
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly with external partners (dealers, vendors).
- Proficiency with spreadsheets/budget tracking.
- Able to represent the brand professionally in public event settings, demonstrating composure and consistently reflecting company values.
- Ability to travel consistently up to 50%
- Passion for the outdoor, fishing, or on-water lifestyle is a plus.
Additional Details
Reports to: VP of Marketing
Work Location: Hybrid with routine travel
Physical Requirements: There is a physical element to this role including standing for several hours at a time, and lifting/moving items up to 50 lbs.
Compensation: This role can expect to earn between $80,000-90,000 annually.
Benefits: Grundens offers a generous benefits package that includes the following:
- Insurance: All employees have the ability to enroll in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, and Life Flight coverage. Benefits begin the first day of the month following your hire date.
- Retirement: Grundens offers a 401(k)-retirement plan with a 5% match at 6% contribution.
- Bonus Program: Grundens offers a profit-based bonus program when revenue targets are and/or exceeded and personal goals are achieved.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – All Grundens employees earn PTO every pay period, starting at 80 hours per year depending on experience level.
- Paid Holidays – Grundens provides 9 set paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday for a total of 10 paid holidays.
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Events Manager Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in events manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, communications, or a related field
- Three or more years managing end-to-end events including vendor contracts and logistics
- Demonstrated experience with event management software such as Cvent or Eventbrite
- Strong budget management skills with experience overseeing mid-to-large event spend
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors simultaneously
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential preferred by many Washington employers
Events Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a events manager in Washington?
Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as an events manager, so the path runs through education and credentials. Most Washington employers look for a bachelor's degree in hospitality, communications, or event management, followed by hands-on experience coordinating events. The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential, administered by the Events Industry Council, is widely recognized by Seattle-area corporate and tech employers and gives candidates a measurable edge in competitive applicant pools.
Which companies hire events managers in Washington?
Washington events manager roles are posted by Amazon Web Services, JLL, and CBRE and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of technology headquarters, major hotel groups, and large nonprofit organizations means consistent hiring for events professionals at both corporate and venue-based employers throughout the year.
Which Washington cities have the most events manager jobs?
Seattle, Chelan, and Renton have the most events manager openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest share given its dense cluster of technology companies, convention facilities, and hospitality groups, while Bellevue and Redmond benefit from the corporate campuses of major tech employers whose internal events teams and agency partners post regularly.
Are there remote events manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're limited. Events management is fundamentally an on-site role, so fully remote positions are rare. About 71% of events manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those listings tend to cover pre-event planning, vendor coordination, and sponsorship work rather than day-of production or venue management.
How can I get hired as a events manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a coordinator or event assistant role, which large Washington hospitality groups and tech companies use to develop early-career talent. Seattle-area hotels, convention centers, and university events offices regularly bring on coordinators without extensive prior experience. Completing the CMP certification process, building a portfolio through volunteer events for Washington nonprofits, and targeting event coordinator postings at companies like convention management firms or campus venues gives candidates a concrete starting point.
Where can I find and apply to events manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to events manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across industries and experience levels. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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