Overview
Shopmonkey is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Event Specialist for a seasonal position through the end of the year. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, are passionate about creating innovative marketing event strategies, comfortable with problem-solving, and multiple hat-wearing, then you are exactly what we are looking for!
As the Event Specialist, you will execute and support Shopmonkey’s field event program including trade shows and additional in-person events to grow Shopmonkey’s brand awareness and drive pipeline. Your contributions will be instrumental in hitting ambitious goals and driving the growth of our company. You will also assist with the execution of Shopmonkey’s internal events designed to provide inspiration and connectivity across the organization. These events include sales kickoffs and company summits, among others.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Coordinate the logistical requirements for Shopmonkey booths at national and regional trade shows.
- Support the logistical execution of internal events for Shopmonkey employees, including sales kickoffs and company summits.
- Collaborate with marketing to promote the show through marketing channels such as social media, email, and ad campaigns.
- Arrange travel and accommodation logistics, administration, and bookings.
- Ensuring that all exhibitor manual standards and regulations are adhered to for each event.
- Multi-task and lead several events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Travel: Approximately five physical events a quarter in the U.S.
We are looking for you if you have:
- 3+ years of experience in full cycle trade show execution and internal event execution.
- Experience in event marketing, budget creation and management, vendor proposal reviews, post-event invoice reconciliation, and financial closeout of events
- The desire to consistently enhance and innovate events, bringing new ideas to the table
- Self-motivated and results-driven, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities. Experienced with project management platforms such as Asana, ClickUp, and Wrike.
- Proactive approach to handling issues or troubleshooting any challenges on event day
- Excellent eye for detail, organized, thorough, and a creative thinker and problem solver
- Exceptional project management experience and strong communication skills
- Ability to work across various levels of the organization while building trust and fostering collaboration
- Proficient in G-Suite.
In the United States the range is typically a salary of $70,000 to $80,000. The range provided is Shopmonkey’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities. Consult with your Recruiter during the initial call to determine a more targeted range based on these job-related factors, as well as specific benefits for this seasonal position, that may differ from the benefits mentioned below.
🏡 Fully Remote Work!
- $1,000 to set up your home office
- $20 phone/internet monthly reimbursements
- Virtual activities and in-person meet-ups
- Laptop and super rad swag provided
- Unique opportunity: This is the best form of hybrid! All teams get to travel and meet up for collaboration at least once/year. Shopmonkey also hosts an annual company-wide get together we call Rally
Why Shopmonkey?
Shopmonkey has become an amazing environment where employees feel that they are valued as people, and not just worker bees. To ensure that our team thrives, we invest in the following perks (benefits below are mainly for U.S. based, full-time employees) Other benefits vary upon location outside the United States, and employment status):
💪🏼 Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available the 1st of the month following hire date
- Short term and long term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Reimbursement for a personal health and wellness membership
- Generous parental leave
- 401(k) available upon hire
✈️ Time Off
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible time off – take the time off you need!
🥰 Giving Back
- Matching donations for approved charitable organizations
- Group volunteer efforts
🌟 Personal & Professional Development
- Weekly internal product & company training sessions
- Monthly events & education activities focused on DEIB, personal and/or professional development
- Individual career progression plans and leadership/management training
Check out our founder’s story, life page, or hear from real employees about what it’s like to work at Shopmonkey.
Join our team of hungry, humble, smart people who love what they do, and change the auto industry by helping every shop thrive.
About the Industry
The U.S. is the second largest passenger vehicle market with more than 260 million registered passenger vehicles, and the global car repair market is estimated to be worth more than $500B. Shopmonkey aims to change the status quo and enable auto shops to become more efficient and give their customers a more delightful experience.
About Shopmonkey
Shopmonkey is the leading auto-repair shop software company; it is a cloud-based solution that helps auto-repair shops consolidate tools, save time, and streamline their entire operation onto a simple, easy-to-use platform.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley and trusted by more than 3,500+ auto shops across the U.S. and Canada, Shopmonkey aims to change the status quo of the global car repair market, estimated to be worth more than $500B.
In 2021 Shopmonkey raised a $75 million Series C, supported by top-tier Silicon Valley venture capital firms Bessemer Venture Partners, Index Ventures, Headline, I2BF, and ICONIQ Growth.
In 2022, Shopmonkey was named #4 on Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Startup Employers list (and #1 in Business Products & Software Services).
Shopmonkey was once again named as one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes in 2023 and 2024.
Shopmonkey is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are looking for team members from all backgrounds that are committed to the Shopmonkey mission.
Shopmonkey provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Shopmonkey is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our our commitment, Shopmonkey will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Talent Team at hiring@shopmonkey.io.
