Events and Engagement Manager (Marketing)

Mulcahy Company is seeking an Events and Engagement Manager (Marketing) based onsite in Saint Paul, MN. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute company-sponsored events, sponsorship activations, and Customer Experience Center (CXC) activities, creating strong, memorable experiences for customers, manufacturer partners, employees, and the communities the business serves.

As the central owner of event and engagement experiences, you will manage the details that support high-quality execution and measurable results, from logistics and vendor coordination to event communications, sponsorship deliverables, and post-event reporting.

Role focus

• Plan, coordinate, and execute company-sponsored events including customer appreciation events, annual golf outings, open houses, training programs, manufacturer events, and community engagement initiatives.
• Provide primary coordination for Customer Experience Center (CXC) activities, including managing scheduling and utilization of the space for Mulcahy-hosted programs and external organizations.
• Serve as a consistent point of ownership for customer, partner, and employee experiences that reflect Mulcahy brand standards.

Event planning and execution

• Build project plans, timelines, budgets, logistics, and communication schedules for all events.
• Coordinate vendors, venues, catering, entertainment, transportation, registrations, and overall event logistics.
• Oversee room setup and event readiness, including technology, catering, signage, guest experience, and event logistics.
• Coordinate promotional plans and communications for upcoming events, training programs, and CXC activities.
• Create and manage event communications such as invitations, emails, social media content, event webpages, digital campaigns, signage, and promotional materials.
• Maintain accurate event information on the company website.
• Collaborate with marketing and business unit leaders to develop event content and attendee experiences.
• Support photography, videography, and post-event content creation.
• Measure event performance and provide post-event reporting and recommendations for improvement.

Sponsorships and activations

• Manage sponsorship opportunities across industry and community organizations.
• Coordinate sponsorship deliverables, registrations, attendee coordination, branding requirements, and event activation opportunities.
• Evaluate sponsorship opportunities and recommend options aligned with company objectives and target audiences.
• Maintain an annual sponsorship and events calendar.
• Coordinate Mulcahy participation in golf tournaments, fishing outings, hunting events, trade shows, conferences, association meetings, and community events.

Promotional merchandise and inventory

• Manage company promotional merchandise inventory.
• Forecast, order, and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support sales, marketing, recruiting, training, sponsorships, and events.
• Research and recommend new branded merchandise aligned with company initiatives and audience preferences.
• Coordinate distribution of promotional items across offices and events.
• Track inventory usage and manage vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, customer engagement, or related roles.
• Proven experience planning and executing both large-scale and small-scale events.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events, projects, priorities, schedules, and deadlines at once.
• Ability to create structure in a fast-paced environment while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• Anticipates challenges, evaluates options, and makes sound decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to create clear, engaging, professional content and coordinate with customers, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM, marketing platforms, and social media channels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Business, or a related field.

Technology

• Microsoft Office
• CRM
• Marketing platforms
• Social media channels

Benefits

• E.S.O.P & Safe Harbor 401K retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous PTO package starting with 20 days and increasing with tenure
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Preferred

• Experience managing customer training programs or corporate event spaces.
• Experience with sponsorship activation and trade show management.
• Familiarity with digital marketing, website content management systems, and email marketing platforms.
• Experience within construction, manufacturing, engineering, HVAC, plumbing, or related industries.

Compensation and work location

• Salary range: $78,000 - $88,000 per year
• Work location: In person (onsite)

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer, attending meetings, and participating in events.
• Ability to use hands and fingers for frequent typing, writing, and handling printed and digital materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, equipment, or event supplies, typically up to 20-30 pounds.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to read digital/printed content and communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in virtual meetings.