The Team & Role

As our first Community & Events Manager you love coordinating market activities, organising events, building relationships in the hospitality community, and helping improve brand awareness. You will report to and work with the Sr. Community Development Manager to assist with our marketing efforts in London, while having a focus on events and relationship building to help embed SevenRooms into the hospitality industry to drive greater brand awareness and positive sentiment.

The Brand Marketing team sits within the greater SevenRooms Marketing department, comprising of three primary functions: product marketing, demand generation and brand marketing. We are responsible for establishing SevenRooms as a leading hospitality platform globally, delivering high quality sales opportunities and supporting our customer journey's from day one. We are owners and innovators with a focus on creating magical moments for hospitality operators, their guests, and our team.

What You'll Do

• Work directly with Sr. Community Development Manager to implement our community engagement strategy on a city-specific level
• Help manage our London association partnerships (e.g. UK Hospitality, restaurant/hotel associations)
• Research new areas for marketing investment within the London market
• Help develop and execute a strategy for SevenRooms' ongoing community development in London.
• Provide feedback on key communities and opportunities for SevenRooms; work with Sr. Community Development Manager to determine potential upsides from investment (time and/or money)
• Support the Brand and broader Marketing teams on the execution of events, including educational seminars, industry happy hours, networking events, customer office hours, etc.
• Contribute and help implement strategic marketing plans to support sales pipeline and revenue goals, including trade shows, events, content promotion, amplification of global/regional campaigns, etc.
• Assist Sr. Community Development Manager in monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of key marketing activities
• Understand and evolve SevenRooms' industry participation and community development
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with partner organisations and affiliates to help understand brand perception
• Find new marketing and outreach opportunities to further SevenRooms' brand externally
• Work cross-functionally to identify internal stakeholders to further SevenRooms' community outreach and engagement
• Expand SevenRooms' active participation in new ways within the hospitality industry
• Create new opportunities for SevenRooms to drive word of mouth and create a network effect in core cities
• Be a brand ambassador of SevenRooms to support potential introductions, connections and new business opportunities

Who You Are

• 4+ years of experience in a B2B or B2C community engagement, community building; hospitality industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of hotel/leisure/service sector
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent relationships building skills
• Experience building key relationships with external entities to deliver against programming and partnership KPIs
• Passionate about the hospitality industry

What We Offer

• A fresh start with a flexible and independent working schedule: SevenRooms provides all employees with their first two (2) weeks of employment as paid time off to relax and recharge before starting their journey with us. You'll also have access to unlimited paid time off, including tenure-based PTO minimums and the option to work anywhere at any time.
• Equitable compensation: Our compensation packages are based on external market data. At SevenRooms, you can expect to be paid well for your contributions towards transforming the hospitality industry. We also offer equity for all employees as part of our commitment to everyone being an owner and working together to build an outstanding company.
• Comprehensive benefits package: SevenRooms provides access to private medical coverage, life insurance, and income protection.
• Employee programs and recognition: Through our Roomie's Choice program, all employees at SevenRooms receive a monthly stipend to spend however they see fit. You'll receive an additional quarterly dining credit to use towards SevenRooms clients and a unique milestone reward for every year you're a part of our team.
• Opportunities for training and professional development: Your manager will partner with you on establishing quarterly objectives that not only benefit the company but aid in your overall career development and advancement. SevenRooms also provides financial support for continuing education, certifications, or participation in external training programs.