Field Marketing - Roadshows Events

📋 Description

• • Embark on an exciting journey with Skydio, the undisputed leader in autonomous flight technology and the forefront of the US drone industry. We are revolutionizing aerial mobility, empowering a diverse range of users from critical public safety professionals and meticulous utility inspectors to soldiers on the front lines. Our mission is to make advanced drone technology accessible and transformative. As a Field Marketing - Roadshow and Events specialist, you will be the dynamic face of Skydio, driving our cutting-edge marketing roadshow across the nation.
• • This pivotal role requires you to be a brand ambassador, traveling extensively in our specialized marketing roadshow vehicle. Your primary responsibility will be to support and execute impactful field marketing events, delivering compelling live product demonstrations that showcase the unparalleled capabilities of Skydio drones. You will be instrumental in engaging directly with our valued customers and partners, fostering relationships, and generating excitement around our innovative solutions.
• • The ideal candidate possesses a unique blend of technical acumen, exceptional interpersonal skills, and an unyielding passion for demonstrating state-of-the-art drone technology. This is more than just a marketing role; it's a hands-on, sales-oriented position where you will be the primary presenter of our technology to prospective clients. You must be comfortable and confident presenting independently, handling complex technical questions, and managing live demonstrations with poise and expertise.
• • For those aspiring to build a career in sales or marketing, this role offers an unparalleled launchpad, providing invaluable real-world experience in customer engagement and technology evangelism.
• • **Roadshow Vehicle Operation:** You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the marketing roadshow vehicle, ensuring its pristine condition and timely arrival at events across the country. This includes meticulous setup and breakdown of event displays and equipment, maintaining the vehicle's cleanliness, and coordinating necessary maintenance and detailing to ensure it is always event-ready.
• • **Product Demonstrations:** A core aspect of your role will be conducting and supporting live product demonstrations for key audiences, particularly within the public safety and utility sectors. You will enthusiastically articulate the transformative power of drones, with a special emphasis on Skydio's autonomous capabilities, and how they revolutionize operational workflows. You will be adept at addressing challenging and skeptical questions with confidence and clarity, ensuring a seamless experience by troubleshooting drone operations and on-board audiovisual equipment as needed.
• • **Event Support:** You will be the embodiment of Skydio's professionalism and enthusiasm at a variety of field marketing events, trade shows, and direct customer engagements. Your role involves actively interacting with attendees, providing insightful answers to their queries, and diligently collecting valuable feedback to relay to our marketing and sales teams. Close collaboration with the Skydio Go-To-Market (GTM) team is essential to align demonstrations with specific customer needs and maximize lead generation opportunities.
• • **Strategic Roadshow Management:** You will play a key role in managing the roadshow calendar and roadmap, optimizing efficiency to maximize the number of stops and reach while ensuring strategic alignment with marketing objectives. This involves proactive planning and logistical coordination to support a dynamic and impactful event schedule.
• • **Technical Maintenance and Readiness:** Ensuring all assets are operational and event-ready is paramount. This includes conducting routine checks on drones, audiovisual equipment, and the marketing vehicle, proactively identifying and resolving technical issues on-site with resourcefulness and a solutions-oriented approach.
• • **Relationship Building and Insights:** Cultivating strong rapport with event attendees, existing customers, and potential partners is crucial for enhancing brand loyalty and supporting sales objectives. You will be a key conduit for customer insights, communicating valuable feedback and observations to the marketing and product development teams, helping to shape future innovations.
• • This role demands a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about cutting-edge technology and its real-world applications. Your ability to connect with people, articulate complex ideas simply, and manage logistical challenges will be key to your success.