About Datavations
Datavations is a leading New York-based data and AI software specializing in the $2.3 trillion dollar building materials industry. Our platform, powered by advanced Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, provides manufacturers with a data-driven approach to better service customers and grow their relationships with key accounts. By simplifying massive datasets into actionable business insight, we help businesses make data-driven decisions to optimize pricing, inventory, and product assortment.
Our values
- We value execution: momentum is everything
- Belief in the power of positivity: we are encouraging and take risks
- Proactive ownership: we are passionate about driving financial value with creative data product
- Foster collaboration: we welcome help and always extend a helping hand, internally and externally
About the role
We are looking for an Event Manager who will be the primary driver behind Datavations’ physical brand presence. This isn't a behind-the-scenes role; you will own the logistics for 18+ annual events, act as a bridge between the marketing and sales teams, and help launch our first-ever Annual Summit. We are looking for a high-organized "logistics ninja" who wants to learn how events drive real revenue.
Responsibilities & skills
- Execute 10 tradeshows annually (IBS, KBIS, HIRI, regional events) including logistics, promotional materials, and on-site coordination
- Plan and host 8 proprietary events per year (regional dinners, webinars, roundtables) with full ownership of venue selection, attendee management, and follow-up
- Partner with internal content leads to produce and manage a quarterly webinar series, owning logistics, registration campaigns, platform setup, and post-event follow-up
- Own the process for producing prospect specific collateral to deliver onsite at shows.
- Manage tradeshow ROI tracking and post-event reporting tied to pipeline generation and account engagement
- Coordinate pre-event outreach campaigns in partnership with sales team to maximize booth traffic and meeting bookings
- Own event budget management, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations
- Lead planning for Datavations Annual Summit launch in FY28
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in event planning or other related fields.
- Willingness to travel to between one and two events a month
- Strong communication skills
- Familiarity with Salesforce CRM preferred
- Prior experience managing tradeshows or events in B2B manufacturing, building materials, or related industries preferred.
Location: New York (preferred)
Why Join Datavations
- Impact at Scale: Influence a $2.3 trillion industry by shaping how data science accelerates ROI for major manufacturers.
- Autonomy & Growth: Enjoy the freedom to experiment with new technologies and see your ideas realized in production.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a supportive team that values positivity, proactive ownership, and continuous learning.
- Professional Development: Work with Terraform, OpenTelemetry, GenAI coding tools, and modern observability stacks.About the Role
Compensation
The base salary average range for this role is $80,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities. This range reflects our current expectations for a qualified candidate nationally, but we’re open to discussing the compensation range further for exceptional candidates working from our NYC office. Total compensation may also include equity, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
We’re committed to paying competitively and equitably, and we regularly review our compensation structures to ensure they align with the market and support our values
Top Skills
What We Do
Insights-Driven Analytics for Smarter Retail Decisions within the Home Improvement industry.
Datavations delivers market intelligence built exclusively for the home improvement and building materials industry. Our proprietary data and insights-driven analytics help manufacturers respond faster to retail shifts, uncover growth opportunities, and make smarter decisions at scale.
We partner with business intelligence, sales, supply chain, pricing, inventory, distribution, and marketing teams to provide timely visibility into competitive activity across major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards with plans to expand into additional industry retailers in the near future. Whether it is tracking assortment changes, identifying pricing trends, or spotting inventory risks, Datavations equips you with the actionable insights needed to grow market share and revenue — before your competitors do.
Our platform includes a suite of purpose-built tools:
* Assortment Optimizer: Identify assortment gaps and opportunities across key retail accounts
* Inventory Optimizer: Uncover inventory risks and opportunities to improve in-stock performance and on-shelf availability.
* Pricing Optimizer: Monitor pricing and promotional trends to inform smarter pricing strategies.
* Market Watch: Stay on top of category-level and competitive shifts with timely, easy-to-digest market insights.
At Datavations, we turn complex retail data into clear, prescriptive actions — helping manufacturers build stronger retail partnerships and outperform the competition.
