Head of Marketing Events

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products we work better together. We connect with candor and care seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced challenging and meaningful. Here youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

Exceptional events dont happen by are the result of intentional design disciplined execution and a deep understanding of audience experience. From concept to completion you bring a rare balance of strategic thinking and operational rigor ensuring every event is purposeful polished and impactful.

In this role you will lead the vision and execution of Axons global event strategy creating experiences that inform inspire and strengthen trust with our customers partners and employees. You understand that events are a critical extension of the brand - and that when executed well they can influence belief accelerate relationships and reinforce mission.

You bring a systems-oriented mindset capable of scaling programs globally while maintaining consistency quality and fiscal discipline. You are equally comfortable setting creative direction as you are managing budgets timelines and cross-functional stakeholders. Your commitment to excellence is rooted in a belief that people matter - and that meaningful experiences have the power to drive lasting impact.

At Axon events are not standalone moments; they are strategic platforms that support our mission to protect life. Through thoughtful leadership and high standards you will help shape how Axon shows up in the world delivering experiences that are memorable measurable and aligned with our purpose.


What Youll Do
Location: PHX or BOS (onsite Tuesday - Friday)
Reports To: SVP Marketing

• Own the end-to-end event strategy across regional national and global programs - roadshows trade shows customer experiences and flagship conferences
• Design consistent high-impact experiences across every touchpoint with a clear point of view and measurable ROI
• Lead coach and level up a high-performing events team that sweats the details and delivers under pressure
• Build scalable systems and playbooks so great ideas traveland execution stays tight everywhere
• Create economies of scale across vendors production tooling and internal resources
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing Sales Product PR Culture and Exec teams to align events with business and brand priorities
• Own partner and vendor relationshipsvenues production branding sponsorships logistics the whole ecosystem
• Measure what matters: ROI engagement feedback sentimentand continuously optimize what comes next

What You Bring

• 8 years of experience leading large-scale events experiential marketing or major brand activations
• A relentless focus on audience experiencecustomers partners and internal teams
• Executive presence with the ability to influence align and inspire at every level
• A builder mindset: big ideas real execution
• Extreme organization skills with a strong command of budgets timelines and teams
• Comfort thriving in fast-paced high-stakes environments where priorities shift and pressure is real
• A collaborative optimistic roll-up-your-sleeves attitudeno egos no excuses
• Ability to stand for upwards of 8 hours a day; as well as lift carry move packages and materials up-to-50 lbs on a regular basis; with or without special accommodations is required
• Extensive travel and extended work hours may be required; anticipated (30-50% of travel)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experiential marketing within sports music or large consumer brands
• Events that blend storytelling technology and emotion
• Building global programs that feel localbut unmistakably on brand

Work Location

This role is based out of our Scottsdale or Boston location and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork mentorship and shared success.

Benefits That Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401K with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Robust parental leave policy
• An award-winning office/working environment
• Ride along with police officers to see them use our technology and get inspired
• And more...

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

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