Manager, Events
Description
Funko Overview
Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.
But what does Funko do?
Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of lenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.
The Senior 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.
What You’ll Do
- 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
What You’ll Bring
- 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!
Salary Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $73,600 - $92,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Ability to meet the physical demands of on-site event support, including standing, walking, and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
This position is based in Everett, WA.
WHAT FUNKO OFFERS
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed