Elite Events Director: 30% Travel, Premium Activations

archipelagocos; San Clemente (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Brand discounts

Company bonus program

401k with employer match

PTO 15 days + holidays

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

melin is seeking an Events Manager to own the end-to-end event lifecycle from strategy to on-site execution across wholesale, retail and community activations. The role demands hands-on leadership, strong vendor relations, and a flexible schedule in a hybrid office setup in San Clemente, CA.

You will manage mCEL operations, staffing, and in-store/wholesale experiences, while coordinating with Marketing and Community teams to elevate the melin brand nationwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience planning and executing events for a consumer brand, retailer, or experiential agency.
• Minimum 30% travel required
• Proven ability to manage event logistics end-to-end, including setup, tear-down, and operation of large vehicles (mCEL)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate a company-provided melin truck to tow a 30' mCEL trailer; experience towing large trailers preferred
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing contracts, pricing, and vendor relationships.
• Experience obtaining event permits and COIs
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple activations simultaneously
• Experience with Asana
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for managing staff and engaging with the melin community
• Comfortable with the physical demands of event production including heavy lifting and outdoor environments
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Passion for the active lifestyle, premium craftsmanship, and the values melin stands for
• Experience collaborating with wholesale, retail, and marketing teams is a strong
• Actively seeks out AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies, adapting quickly to leverage them for improved productivity, deeper insights, and more effective processes, while exercising sound judgment and maintaining compliance with organizational standards

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the annual events calendar across wholesale, retail, community, and mCEL activations.
• Own event briefs, pitches, budgets, and post-event recap decks with clear outcomes and learnings.
• Define event objectives and KPIs that align with brand and commercial goals.
• Manage all permitting, COI requirements, and compliance documentation required to legally execute events.
• Own the full mCEL program including calendar management, logistics, driving coordination, inventory, and event-specific briefs and recaps.
• Responsible for safely and efficiently operating the mCEL to various event locations.
• Build, hire, train, and manage the melin street team fleet of event sellers and drivers.
• Recruit, schedule, and manage event-specific staffing to ensure a seamless, “A player” customer experience at every activation.
• Work closely with the wholesale team to support nucleus events, trunk shows, and account-specific brand experiences.
• Partner with the retail team to support in-store activations, product launches, and seasonal programming.
• Support the Community Manager on event-based programming and local partnerships.
• Help grow melin’s community presence by putting more hats on heads across key markets nationwide.
• Lead negotiations for event footprint location and pricing to ensure optimal brand visibility and ROI.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and invoicing.
• Maintain and track event budgets with clear accountability and reporting.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Logistics coordination

Staff management

Asana

Tools

Asana

Job description

melin is seeking an Events Manager to own the end-to-end event lifecycle from strategy to on-site execution across wholesale, retail and community activations. The role demands hands-on leadership, strong vendor relations, and a flexible schedule in a hybrid office setup in San Clemente, CA.

You will manage mCEL operations, staffing, and in-store/wholesale experiences, while coordinating with Marketing and Community teams to elevate the melin brand nationwide.