Events Producer

Events Producer (Tradeshows & Experiential)

Events are core to How Whatnot builds and strengthens its seller community. From iconic industry conferences and hobbyist conventions to its own experiences, live events create opportunities to connect directly with the resellers, brands, and enthusiasts who become some of the platform’s most successful sellers – or those who already are shaping the future of commerce with us.

• Own a portfolio of mid-sized events aligned to demand generation and category priorities
• Evaluate and recommend events based on ROI, audience relevance, and competitive landscape
• Partner with Category Marketing, Creative, Sales, and Account Management to define goals, messaging, branding, and staffing

Event Execution & Production

• Lead end-to-end execution of tradeshows and activations, including booth design, fabrication, AV, shipping, and on-site operations
• Manage vendors and agencies: sourcing, negotiation, contracts, and delivery against brand standards
• Absent from sales team during busy times and be able to credibly talk about Whatnot and live shopping
• Build and manage detailed Run of Show documentation and lead on-site execution

Program Design & Operations

• Translate creative concepts into executable production plans
• Own production timelines, sequencing, and logistics from planning through strike
• Lead on-site coordination, including staff scheduling, briefing, and training
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in real time

Logistics & Systems

• Own and scale the “Booth-in-a-Box” logistics and checkout process
• Build and manage inventory systems for event assets, swag, and seller kits
• Lead ordering, shipping, and fulfillment for all IRL events
• Develop repeatable processes to improve efficiency and consistency

Budgeting & Event Ownership

• Build and manage budgets for mid-sized events
• Track estimates vs. actuals and proactively manage variances
• Identify risks early and adjust scope, vendors, or plans as needed
• Serve as logistics/production lead for mid-sized events and support large scale events