Pegasus Tech Ventures is looking for an experienced marketing and operations expert to manage, organize and brand the Startup World Cup platform. Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and competitions, consisting of approx. 100 regional startup competitions around the world, leading up to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. The majority of the finale event will be conference style sessions, featuring prominent industry expert guest speakers. Then, top startups from each regional event will fly out to the USA to compete for a $1,000,000 prize.
Many of the regional events are partnered with established technology/startup conferences in each country. The ideal candidate will be responsible leading and organizing regional events with partner events, and implement an effective marketing strategy to propel brand growth. You will work cross-functionally to understand marketing needs, and act as a platform brand ambassador to external sources.
Responsibilities
- Manage regional and final event organization
- Develop marketing material, devise & execute global marketing plans to raise awareness of the platform
- Support the establishment of larger global network of partners and ambassadors
- Collaborate with existing internal and external partners / secure new partners
- Analyze and track performance marketing performance metrics
- Train & manage marketing team
- Manage marketing budget
- Secure industry expert guest speakers for the Grand Finale
- Secure sponsors for the Grand Finale
- Other projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or similar area of study
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Strong written and presentation skills
- Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- A high energy self-starter with the ability to multi-task
- Experience in VC/startup, or investment knowledge a plus
Travel to some regional events may be required.