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Marketing Events Coordinator

Axon, Scottsdale, AZ, United States


Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s 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.

Your Impact Axon is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Events Coordinator to support and execute Axon’s presence at sponsored tradeshows and industry events. This role will own the coordination and execution of a high-volume portfolio of regional and national events, with a focus on delivering high-quality brand activations, partnering cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing, and driving measurable business impact.

What You’ll Do Location: Boston, Phoenix

Reports to: Senior Director, Head of Global Events

Own the planning and execution of 75+ events annually (tradeshows, conferences, and experiential activations), ensuring a high standard of brand representation and attendee experience

Partner closely with Sales and Marketing to align event strategy with business goals, including pipeline generation, customer engagement, and product visibility

Manage the full event lifecycle, including planning, contracting, budgeting, logistics, staffing, product and swag coordination, and post-event reporting

Track and report on event performance, including ROI metrics such as lead generation, engagement, and attendee feedback, and apply insights to optimize future events

Review, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts (production, logistics, A/V, transportation, materials), identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency

Provide on-site support for key events to ensure seamless execution and troubleshoot in real time

Support additional projects and initiatives within the Events team as needed

What You Bring

2+ years of experience in event coordination, experiential marketing, or project management

Ability to work from an Axon hub office Tuesday–Friday

Resourceful, detail-oriented and quick-thinking problem solver with a strong sense of urgency and work ethic

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while multitasking, re-prioritizing projects, and communicating priority updates to stakeholders

A well-developed “team oriented” business perspective, bringing a positive attitude to the team and job each day

Excellent organization and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive outcomes

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve results

Experience managing a budget, product inventory, and multiple projects at once

Enthusiasm and commitment to Axon's Mission and Core Values

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce and/or project management tools is a plus

Preferred

Experience working with event venues, hospitality, or large-scale event operations

Experience supporting government or law enforcement audiences

Additional Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move materials up to 50 lbs, with or without accommodation

Willingness to travel approximately 25–30% and work extended hours during events

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