Events & Marketing Specialist

We’re looking for an ambitious and coachable Events & Marketing Specialist to join our Marketing department. In this role, you’ll be primarily responsible for running point on events end-to-end and plugging into broader marketing execution. You’ll work closely with the CMO and revenue teams, move fast, and be trusted to get things done without hand-holding. If you love shipping, juggling details, and seeing direct impact on revenue, this role is for you.

Reporting to the CMO, you’ll get to work on initiatives that have a direct impact on our company’s pipeline and revenue. 💰

Who are we? 

When you join Rival Group, you’re not just accelerating your career—you’re also helping shape the future of customer insights and market research.

We’re a forward-thinking, results-driven organization obsessed with helping innovative brands get closer to their customers in a way that feels fresh, organic, and fun. Rival Technologies, the tech arm of our business, is the world’s best conversational research platform and one of Vancouver’s fastest-growing tech companies. 🚀 Reach3 Insights, our consulting side, is an award-winning 🏆 market research agency with offices in Chicago, Toronto, and Vancouver. Together, we’re helping brands like Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, Dell Technologies, REVOLT TV, and Roblox get better insights they can use to deliver better products, create more impactful marketing campaigns, and improve the end-to-end customer experience.

Our customers LOVE our tech and services. We’re growing fast—and we’re inviting great people to join us on the ride 🎢

If making measurable, immediate impact while having fun sounds like your jam, then we invite you to apply! 👇

What you’ll do:

Events (Primary Focus)

• Own planning and execution for in-person events (industry conferences, sponsored events and field events).
• Manage timelines, logistics, vendors, booth assets, shipping, and on-site coordination.
• Partner with sales and BDR teams to align events to pipeline goals.
• Support pre-event promotion and post-event follow-up (email, social, lead handoff).
• Track performance and report on results (leads, meetings booked, influence on pipeline).

Marketing Execution (Secondary Focus)

• Support campaign execution across email, social, and website updates.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors/agencies as needed.
• Help keep marketing projects on track with strong organization and follow-through.
• Maintain clean documentation, timelines, and asset management.

What You'll Have:  

• 3–5 years of experience in events and/or B2B marketing (SaaS or market research a plus).
• Proven ability to manage multiple events and deadlines at once without dropping the ball.
• Strong project management and attention to detail (you notice what others miss).
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with sales, leadership, and external partners.
• Hands-on executor mindset—you don’t wait to be told what to do.
• Clear communicator, organized, and calm under pressure.
• Optional: Hands-on experience using marketing tools like Zoom Webinars, HubSpot, Salesforce, Asana, Canva and Microsoft Office

Why us for your next career adventure?  

💵 Fair compensation

We’re committed to pay equity/fair pay practices and closing the gender salary gap. 

• In determining salary, Rival Technologies considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $ 80,000, with the upper portion typically reserved for tenured employees who have developed extensive job knowledge and expertise within the company.

Our compensation package also includes:

• Home office, Internet and Cellphone stipends
• RRSP plan with employer matching
• Parental leave top up

💆‍♂️ Flexibility and time off

• Hybrid working model and home office benefits
• Comprehensive paid time off that covers vacation, sick, and personal days. 

🩺 Health and wellness

• 100% employer-paid health and dental plan
• Health spending account
• Generous sick, personal, and mental health days
• $1,000 annual mental health benefits with Canada Life

🤝 A great place to work you can be proud of

According to a survey of our employees conducted by an independent agency:

• 91% of our people believe management practices are equal and impartial
• 86% have pride in their work and the organization
• 91% agree that their teammates are friendly, supportive and welcoming

Our values at Rival:

• Courage
• Results
• Energy
• Kinship

The not-so-fine-print 🧐

If you think you’re a good fit, please connect with us ASAP with your resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada to be considered for this role. At Rival, we value the unique qualities and experiences that each candidate brings to the table. We believe in a personal approach to hiring and take the time to thoroughly review each resume ourselves. Rest assured, we do not use AI or automated systems to review or filter resumes. Every application is carefully reviewed by our hiring team to ensure a fair and personalized evaluation process. If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that individuals in underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Rival provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Rival is also committed to fostering a culture of belonging, which includes ensuring an accessible work environment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any point in the selection process, please email peopleteam@rivalgroup.io

Finally, we know from time to time emergencies happen and you may need to reschedule an interview — we understand and encourage you to be in communication without worrying about losing the opportunity or your credibility.

Please note given our security and compliance certifications, final applicants will be required to undergo a background check.

No recruiters and no phone calls, please!