New Market Community & Events Lead

About the role

You launch Pinch into new states. You will travel to new markets before they launch, get to know the communities before we arrive, and build the brand presence that makes a city actually want Pinch. You own the market launch from the ground up. That means identifying the right connectors, hosting events that people talk about, and driving word-of-mouth that turns a new city into a performing market.

Requirements

• Own market launches end-to-end
• Execute the new market launch playbook
• Host events that make a splash
• Build brand presence on the ground
• Be the face of Pinch in every new market, meeting with local media, communities, professional networks, and anyone who has the trust of our target client

What We Are Looking For

• Intrinsic motivation
• Understanding of the beauty, wellness, and aesthetics space
• Experience in events, brand marketing, community building, or a field-based business development role, ideally in wellness, hospitality, or consumer lifestyle
• A proven track record of producing high-impact events with limited resources
• The ability to think on your feet, call out what does not make sense, and find creative solutions
• Strong instincts for brand
• Relationship skills: warm, memorable, and relentless about follow-up
• The ability to travel 2x a month

Benefits

• Full-Time Role
• Salary + equity
• 3x a week in Evanston, IL
• Reports to Head of Marketing