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Manager, Events

United States, Everett 73600.00 - 92000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted December 08, 2025
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Job Description

The Event Manager provides strategic leadership in the planning, execution, staff utilization, and resource optimization for Funko events. This role upholds Funko’s commitment to exceptional fan experiences and service standards while driving cross-departmental communication and collaboration. The Senior Event Manager leads large-scale, high-impact productions, partnering with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to deliver seamless, memorable events.

Job Responsibility

  • Partner with internal teams to develop detailed floor plans, build drawings, and event guides for on-site execution
  • Independently manage and oversee all components of large-scale events and experiential campaigns
  • Demonstrate leadership, expertise, management, and consultation skills when conducting business with vendors and team members
  • Anticipate potential risks and implement proactive solutions to ensure successful event delivery
  • Manage high volumes of work while maintaining accuracy, quality, and adherence to deadlines
  • Actively contribute to project team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and align on solutions
  • Ensure adherence to Funko’s best practices, policies, and operational standards across all event functions
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively to staff at multiple levels and monitor progress toward objectives
  • Conduct regular check-ins with team members, providing clear expectations, constructive feedback, and performance recognition
  • Create post-event evaluations to assess outcomes, capture learnings, and identify areas for continuous improvement
  • Actively contribute to departmental meetings, training sessions, and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in convention and large-scale event operations
  • Experience with creative brand activation
  • Experience supervision and providing direction to brand ambassadors
  • Proven track record of budgeting, timelines, and operational efficiencies for events
  • Experience providing on-site event support
  • Demonstrated success working cross-functionally and in vendor/partner management
  • Excels in understanding who the Funko Fan is, what they want, and how to make the intended experience come to life for all
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate risks and implement solutions
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and consensus-building abilities
  • Adept at developing and recommending process improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness
  • Highly organized, proactive, and able to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships across levels and functions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • advanced skills in Excel required
  • Familiarity with project management tools and systems preferred
  • Ability to travel domestically up to 20–30% of the time
  • Likes to have fun!

What we offer

  • competitive compensation package with full benefits
  • 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company
  • creative work environment
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