Brand Activation & Partnerships Manager

Who we are Neros is a defense technology company building America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems America and its allies needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter future conflicts, or else win them. We’re building a lean Marketing organization of creatives and operators who want to move fast, take extreme ownership, build a brand from the ground up, and tell the Neros story. What you will be doing Sitting within the Marketing organization, Neros’ Brand Activation & Partnership Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of Neros’ physical presence at brand activations, internal and external events, trade shows, and product demos. This role will produce, coordinate, and execute these activations, and also own our gifting and merchandise strategy. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end strategy, concepting, and production of brand activations and events, internally and externally Own the strategy, outreach, and relationship management for brand partners Own the strategy and vendor management for Neros’ gifting and merchandising Manage the event calendar and run of show for events Manage vendor relationships and coordination Support execution of events via planning, logistics, setup/ tear down, and in-person engagements You should have the following 3-5 years experience in brand activations and event production, preferably in defense, aerospace, robotics, tech, or hardware industries Willingness and enthusiasm to travel Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to concept, produce, and execute brand activations Demonstrated ability keep logistics and people on track, on time, and well-orchestrated Deep sense of ownership in how Neros’ brand manifests in experiential moments and physical spaces US Salary Range $80,000 - $105,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary 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 considered part of Neros' total compensation package. We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.