Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.

Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.

Nex employees may be expected to collaborate with colleagues across different time zones. Depending on the role and location, occasional travel may also be required for company events, external meetings, and other business-related activities.

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Location: San Jose, California (Hybrid)

Annual salary: USD 140,000 - USD 185,000

Type: Full Time

Reports to: VP of Marketing

The Role

As our Sr. Marketing Manager, Events, you will own Nex's global events program. That includes trade shows, industry conferences, press events, influencer pop-ups, and consumer and community events, in the US and internationally.

Nex Playground is best understood by playing it. Your events will put the product in people's hands and create the moments that press, partners, creators, and families remember. You'll lead event agencies and production resources, and partner closely with PR, Design, and the broader marketing team to bring each event to life.

This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports. Expect roughly half your events in the US and half internationally, with significant travel throughout the year.

What You'll Do

Global Events Strategy

Build and own the annual global events calendar, tied to launch plans, brand goals, and international expansion.
Decide where Nex shows up and why, and set clear goals for every event.
Own the events budget and measure results, from leads and press coverage to content and consumer reach.

Trade Shows & Industry Conferences

Plan and execute Nex's presence at major consumer tech, gaming, and toy industry shows and conferences.
Lead booth concept, demo experience, meeting programs, and on-site operations.
Make every show a great place to experience Nex Playground and meet the team.

Press, Influencer & Community Events

Partner with PR to plan press events, product previews, and launch moments.
Create influencer pop-ups that generate authentic content and conversation.
Deliver consumer and community events where families can play together and share the experience.

Agency & Production Management

Lead event agencies, fabricators, and production vendors, from briefs and timelines to budgets and delivery.
Collaborate with Design on booths, signage, and collateral that feel distinctly Nex.
Serve as the on-site lead, solving problems in real time so the experience feels effortless.

International Events

Adapt events for international markets in partnership with local teams, PR agencies, and partners.
Navigate regional logistics, vendors, and cultural expectations with care.