Event Marketing and Public Relations (PR) Manager

SPAN develops innovative technologies that support an electrified future and give homeowners unprecedented levels of control over their home energy usage.

The SPAN Panel—our flagship product—is a “smart” replacement for the 100-year-old electrical panel found in most homes, allowing for circuit-level monitoring and control from any iOS or Android device. When combined with solar and battery storage, our panel offers the best home backup solution available on the market.

SPAN Drive—our newest accessory—is the fastest universal EV charger currently available and a monumental achievement in the residential tech space.

We’re seeking a motivated and talented Home Advisor to qualify and manage customer leads. As an important member of our fast-growing sales team, you will play a key role in accelerating revenue generation and architecting scale for an exciting, category-defining brand.

The Role 

We are seeking an Event Marketing and Public Relations (PR) Manager to lead event marketing and PR in 3 ways:
1) Event strategy ideation and project management execution to deliver a world class experience at all events - from new product launch events to international trade shows.
2) Public Relations to guide the SPAN narrative in the marketplace. You will be responsible for coordinating end-to-end strategy to create buzz and generate positive, high-profile media coverage for the brand.
3) Secure speaking engagements and publishing of thought leadership so that SPAN elevates our reputation as an innovator in CleanTech leading the acceleration to sustainable energy.

This is a hands-on role and calls for someone who loves detail and is equal parts strategic and execution-oriented. Additionally, you will lead our PR agency relationship, however, this role requires hands-on research and outreach to maximize our reach in storytelling about our company and products. This role is a key part of our marketing team and will report directly to the Head of Marketing. 

Responsibilities include:

• Ideation of event concepts and materializing big ideas into event plans, then working cross functionally to see them become reality
• Managing time frames and budgets to the event-brief and expected outcomes, including KPIs and goals
• Working with fabricators and event production agencies to produce unique and high-profile physical event experiences
• Planning the events’ calendar with business stakeholders and and managing events to projected budget
• Negotiating and securing agreements with vendors and venues (including permitting); handling budgeting and invoicing and ongoing relationship management
• Handling logistics of critical equipment needed for events
• Interacting with C-level management in advance of major events, including product launches and speaking engagements
• Develop and deploy media relations strategy for strategic brand initiatives
• Manage major corporate updates and product launches including PR/media toolkits, managing & responding to media inquiries, and collaborating with publications 
• Engage and maintain relationships with media contacts; proactively reach out to media outlets pitching stories to improve the perception of our position in the market, extend our thought leadership in the industry, and improve brand recognition.
• Identify, develop and tell compelling stories, both for new moments and ongoing storytelling

Potential Events: 

• Solar industry events including Solar Power International
• Home builder industry events including International Home Builder Show
• Product launch events like our SPAN Drive launch, “Our Decade to Decarbonize”

About You 

Required Qualifications

We are seeking an Event Marketing and Public Relations (PR) Manager who has:

• Passion for making an impact in CleanTech and seeing your work have a positive impact on accelerating sustainable energy
• BA/BS degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Hospitality
• Minimum of 4 years experience in event planning and management; minimum of 2 years experience managing Public Relations programs
• Superior strategic and operational planning, time-management, and project management skills; including an ability to juggle many things at once in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills, especially with C-level leadership
• Creative problem-solver: you can think, plan, and execute on multiple projects autonomously and in an organized fashion
• Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills that allow you to successfully work cross-functionally and with a complex set of stakeholders

Bonus Qualifications

We would love to hire someone who has:

• Lives in the San Francisco Bay area (hybrid work environment); only exceptional remote candidates who are willing to travel up to 30% will be considered
• Existing relationships with media publications
• Previous examples of event production where you worked collaboratively with fabricators to produce one-of-a-kind physical experiences
• Experience planning events for Sales at industry conferences 
• Proficiency in Salesforce and various events software
• A can-do, roll up the sleeves attitude where no task is too small and no challenge too big. 

Life at SPAN  

SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 

Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges. 

Our CEO, Arch Rao⁠—former head of the Tesla Powerwall team⁠—fosters an energetic and collaborative environment, with a strong emphasis on maintaining work-life-balance across the organization.

We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.

The Perks:

⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company

⚡ Comprehensive benefits (including medical; dental, vision, life and disability insurance)

⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit

⚡ Strong focus on teambuilding and company culture (events, meet-ups, clubs)

⚡ Flexible hours and unlimited PTO

Our Mission & Values:

At SPAN, we believe that powering your home with clean energy should be a simple and delightful experience that is at its essence human-centered and technology-forward.

Our core values include:

• Making home energy more accessible, intuitive, and convenient.
• Enabling homes and vehicles to be powered by the sun.
• Building resilient homes with reliable power.
• All-electric everything.
• A more flexible & distributed grid.

Interested in joining our team? Submit an application today and we’ll be in touch with next steps!