Director of Events & Partnerships

You will manage end-to-end event operations, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and ensure all activations reflect the Gymreapers brand ethos. You will also lead the growth and development of your events team of which you will collaborate with leadership to screen, manage and hire. With our mantra, "NOTHING IS GIVEN," we embody a relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation, and community-building. Collaborate and own the ideation, planning, and execution of national and regional events, including trade shows (e.g., Olympia, Wodapalooza, Arnold), athlete meet-ups, retail activations, and brand partnerships.Develop and manage an annual event calendar aligned with brand, marketing, and sales goals.Own logistics including venue selection, travel coordination, vendor management, setup/tear-down, and staffing schedules.Build and oversee event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI tracking.Collaborate with internal creative and product teams to ensure brand cohesion and visual consistency across all event touchpoints.Cross-Functional Collaboration 5+ years of experience in event management, ideally in the fitness, sports, lifestyle, or DTC brand space.Proven success planning and executing large-scale activations, expos, or multi-city event tours.Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.Experience managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and coordinating vendors.High attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving capabilities.Strong communication and interpersonal skills; confident leading internal teams and representing the brand externally.Familiarity with event tech, CRM platforms, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Airtable, HubSpot).Willingness to travel regularly and work non-traditional hours during eventsDeep passion for fitness, strength training, and Gymreapers brand ethos is a strong plus.Benefits/Perks: