- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Sales and Marketing : Marketing : Marketing
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE JOB
Looking for a proven Marketing Trade Show Manager to lead our U.S. trade show strategy, planning, and execution in support of our growing international pursuits. The ideal candidate for this role thrives in engaging and managing executives, coordinating VIP engagements, and can translate high-level strategy into tangible activations and plans. The role will require someone who is extremely organized, detail oriented, and can manage multiple priorities and projects in parallel. The right hire should also enjoy travel.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Strategy & Planning: Define strategy and objectives for the company across each show and activate various business lines and stakeholders. Develop and execute a comprehensive multi-year U.S. trade show strategy aligned with global marketing and business development objectives.
- Strategic Engagements and Exec Coordination: Coordinate VIP visits, media interviews, and speaking engagements at international events. Manage and prep executives schedule and messages for successful engagements that drive the business.
- Content and Messaging: Collaborate with product, sales, business development, and marketing teams to develop compelling event content, demos, presentations, and messaging tailored to regional and cultural nuances.
- Show Logistics & Operations: Work with internal teams to coordinate all logistical elements for U.S. events, including venue selection, booth design and construction, equipment rental, and on-site services.
- Show Management: Lead on-site execution of trade shows, serving as the primary point of contact for event organizers, vendors, and Anduril staff. Proactively address any issues or challenges that arise during the event, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Budget and ROI: Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines, from initial forecasting to final reconciliation. Conduct thorough post-event analysis, including lead quality, attendee feedback, media coverage, and budget adherence to determine business impact.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in events marketing, with an added bonus if within the Defense industry.
- Excellent communication and writing skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives and effectively communicate technical concepts.
- Self-starter and self-sufficient — able to take overall strategy and guidance into concrete options and execution plans.
- Inherent curiosity and eagerness to learn and internalize the unique language, culture, and challenges of military operations and applications.
- You are thick skinned, resourceful and mission driven. Humble by nature. Confident in your ability to deliver at an exceptional level.
- Domestic travel up to 50%
- Collaborative, strategic, and highly organized—able to work across teams and disciplines, driving clarity and path forward across differing perspectives and opinions.
- A deep belief in Anduril’s mission to support national security through technological superiority.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
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No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an
@anduril.comaddress. - Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected].
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an
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Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
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What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
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By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
