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Brand Builders Group exists for one reason: to help mission-driven messengers build a reputation that creates real impact. We believe your reputation is your greatest asset, and when it’s built with integrity, it becomes the engine for everything else: trust, influence, income, and long-term legacy.

Founded in 2018 by Rory and AJ Vaden, Brand Builders Group is one of the most respected personal brand strategy firms in the world. We work with authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs, from early-stage builders to globally recognized leaders, to help them clarify their message, grow their platform, and monetize their expertise in a way that aligns with who they are.

But what makes this company different isn’t just what we do...it’s how we do it. We are a team of service-driven individuals who care deeply about our clients and about each other. We believe in doing meaningful work, telling the truth, taking ownership, and growing continuously. We move fast and we operate with the belief that relationships matter more than transactions.

If you join Brand Builders Group, you won’t just be joining a company, you’ll be joining a mission to help people find their voice, share their message, and change lives.

What You’ll Do 

Event Operations & Logistics 

• Own the full annual event calendar — 35+ virtual and in-person events per year, plus internal company meetings and gatherings 
• Run registration end to end: capacity, waitlists, automation sequences, CRM integration, and the cancellation and no-show workflows that protect revenue per event 
• Lead venue selection, contract negotiation, catering, AV, and on-site staffing for all in-person events 
• Own event project plans and budgets from cost estimate through reconciliation, proactively improving ROI 

Event Marketing, Promotion & Communication 

• Own all event marketing assets and promotional campaigns in partnership with the marketing team, keeping every registration page accurate and conversion-optimized 
• Drive our Speaker Showcase ticket sales — pricing strategy, promotion, and distribution 
• Promote events across all BBG-owned channels and build external reach into aligned communities like NSA, EO, and Toastmasters 
• Manage discount and comp ticket strategy, including partnership exchanges and member upgrades 

Event Experience & Format 

• Own the attendee journey from registration through post-event follow-up 
• Curate the experiential details — music, breakouts, surprises, engagement moments — that make every BBG event feel premium, whether virtual or in-person 
• Drive agenda design and format evolution across all event types, coordinating with the content team to fill topic gaps and keep programming fresh 

Sponsorship & Revenue 

• Build BBG’s event sponsorship program from the ground up — tiers, packages, and pricing — including podcast sponsorship for the Wealthy and Well-Known podcast 
• Prospect, pitch, and close sponsorship deals, then own the relationship from contract through fulfillment, reporting, and renewal 
• Track event financial performance: sponsorship revenue and pipeline, ticket sales, expenses, and commissions 

Event Training & Talent Development  

Every emcee, roundtable host, and on-site staff member isan extension of our brand and you own their readiness.  

• Design and deliver emcee training and roundtable host certification for virtual and in-person programs 
• Brief event-day staff, coach facilitators post-event, and continuously sharpen run books and playbooks 

WHO YOU ARE 

• An ownership mindset — you don't wait to be told, you identify what needs to happen and you make it happen 
• Detail-obsessed and experience-driven — you notice the music is wrong, the room is too cold, and the agenda is 3 minutes off 
• Comfortable closing — you're energized by presenting opportunities, handling objections and confidently closing sponsorships that align with our mission 
• A builder and a relational person— this role will require you to create systems, processes, and programs that don't yet exist and build connections with sponsors, vendors and attendees.   
• Mission-aligned — you believe that personal branding changes lives, and working here feels like more than a job 

YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE THAT LOOKS LIKE 

• 8–10+ years of progressive event management responsibility across virtual and in-person programs 
• Multi-event annual calendars (10+ events/year) managed end to end, from planning through financial reconciliation 
• Sponsorship sales — prospecting, proposals, negotiation, and long-term relationship management 
• Event marketing campaigns with a track record of driving registration 
• Proficiency with CRM, registration platforms like Eventbrite, email automation, and virtual event tools 
• Bonus points: B2B or professional development events, speaker training or facilitation coaching, personal brand industry familiarity, and Nashville venue relationships 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

This role includes a base salary plus an initial draw until sponsorship commissions exceed the draw. A few of the benefits you can expect: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match after (activates at month 13 of employment) 
• Unlimited PTO  
• $100/month Bring Your Own Tech stipend 
• $500 Annual Growth Fund to support ongoing learning and development 

CULTURE & TEAM EXPERIENCE 

At BBG, we know each other well, care about each other personally, and intentionally create space for connection beyond just getting work done. We move quickly in a lean environment, which means we embrace quick pivots when needed, proactively innovate, and require a high level of ownership. Nashville-based team members gather for quarterly socials and community give-backs, and twice a year the entire company comes together for multi-day meetings focused on planning, connection, and service.