Community Marketing & Tradeshow Manager Job at Kammok in Austin

About the Role:
Are you passionate about the outdoors, connecting with people, and building unforgettable experiences? As Community Marketing & Tradeshow Manager, you’ll lead the charge in promoting the Kammok brand through tradeshows, local events, and community engagement. This role combines boots-on-the-ground marketing with creative storytelling, giving you the chance to make an impact while exploring new places.

About Kammok:

Kammok designs gear for maximum restoration no matter where the trail leads. Whether deep in the backcountry or right in your own backyard, our full suite of Adventure Grade products offer a quick and easy set up, unmatched comfort. Our mission is to equip our customers to Go Far, and Rest Easy.

No more cumbersome setups or sleepless nights at camp. Go farther than ever before with confidence, knowing at the end of the day you can kick back and rest easy. 

“Go Far at Kammok means getting more. We design products that define the category. In short, we make the best gear, and we offer it to you in a way that changes your experience whether that’s the best night sleep you’ve ever had outdoors, or by completely rethinking how to hang a hammock off of a vehicle. We feel this product focus brings restorative experiences to our customers and we are proud of that.”

At Kammok: 

We are Adventure Grade and...

Dare boldly through courageous leadership.

Blaze trails through innovative ideas and solutions.

Weave love by investing in relationships and prioritizing people first.

We are Better Made and...

Make it better by taking initiative to ignite change.

Become better by committing to personal growth.

Leave it better by taking responsibility and finishing strong.

This position reports directly to the President/Chief Revenue Officer and is an active contributor to the greater Kammok team.

Key Responsibilities:

Tradeshow and Event Management:

• Travel across the U.S. to represent Kammok at industry tradeshows, outdoor expos, and key events.
• Oversee all tradeshow logistics, including booth setup, breakdown, and lead capture.
• Organize and execute local activations to increase awareness and foster community connections.

Community Marketing and Partnerships:

• Build relationships with ambassadors, influencers, and retail partners to amplify the Kammok brand.
• Develop and execute strategies to engage customers in-person and online.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to produce engaging social media content, recaps, and live event updates.

Brand Storytelling and Content Creation:

• Capture moments at events and tradeshows to tell compelling stories that resonate with our audience.
• Manage event-focused content across social channels and work with the creative team to showcase our presence.

Operations and Logistics:

• Manage transportation and logistics, including towing and driving a Kammok-branded trailer and vehicle.
• Ensure smooth coordination of inventory, booth materials, and displays before and after events.

Qualifications:

• Passion for the outdoors and enthusiasm for Kammok’s mission.
• 2+ years of experience in event marketing, tradeshows, or community engagement.
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and track marketing events with strong organizational skills.
• Experience managing content creation and social media during live events.
• Strong relationship-building skills with partners, influencers, and customers.
• Comfortable driving and towing trailers (valid driver’s license required).
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and can work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Bonus: Experience with email marketing tools and project management software.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Availability and willingness to travel for tradeshows, marketing events, etc - 75% off the year on the road.
• Excitement to learn and grow in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable driving and towing trailers (valid driver’s license required).
• Experience creating content for social media: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook.

Additional Requirements:

• You are highly organized and able to keep projects running independently.
• A passion for delivering value to customers and doing what is right for them all the time.
• This job is located at our HQ in Dripping Springs, TX with flexibility to work from the road (when traveling) / and 2 days a week at home (when not traveling). We understand this role requires balance and will give the right consideration for home time to make this a fun and rewarding experience for the right candidate.
• Living near the office/warehouse is necessary due to tradeshow assets pickup and drop off

Benefits

• Key sales marketing position with room for career advancement at a company focused on professional growth and development.
• Insurance: health, dental, vision and 401K.