Manager, Industry Relations US - GA - Atlanta

Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Atlanta Travel Required: 26% - 50% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: January 30, 2026 Shift: Job Description Summary: This position can be based in Atlanta or Remote. • *If Remote, Incumbent MUST be based out of a CCNA office** The Manager, Industry Affairs, Retail leads the coordination of key events and programs associated with Industry Partnerships, including conferences, trade shows, and related initiatives. This role involves planning, organizing, and managing resources and processes to successfully meet project objectives while aligning with scope, timelines, quality, and budget requirements. As the central liaison for clients, partners, and stakeholders, this role is responsible for managing end-to-end project activities, gathering and relaying key information, and ensuring seamless communication. The Manager further ensures timely follow-arenaflex on issues, prioritizes and tracks project deliverables, and assesses overall readiness for successful execution. Key Responsibilities • Project Oversight: Manage moderately complex projects across Industry Relations, Trade Communications, and Customer Leadership initiatives, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables within budget. • Event Execution: Plan and execute events, including scheduling, logistics, on-site coordination, resource procurement, and communication with stakeholders. • Collaboration & Communication: Serve as the central point of contact for clients, vendors, and team leaders, fostering alignment, and driving results through effective communication. • Operational Support: Prepare presentations, reports, and correspondence; process purchase orders and invoices; maintain databases; track budgets and timelines. • Customer Support: Respond promptly to inquiries and manage calendars, travel, and meeting logistics for senior leadership and broader team activities. What You’ll Bring • Proven experience managing events and complex projects with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to build collaborative, professional relationships with diverse stakeholders and work independently with minimal oversight. • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), budget management, and vendor coordination. • Leadership, attention to detail, and ability to balance multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Qualifications & Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience. • 3+ years of experience in professional services, sales, marketing, event management, or a high-level support role. • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook. • Familiarity with budget management, reporting, and vendor relationship management. What We’ll Bring to the Table • A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a globally recognized and respected brand. • Opportunities for growth and professional development in a highly visible role. • The ability to work with industry leaders and shape strategies in partnership with an inspiring team. • A culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and a shared purpose to refresh the world and make a difference. arenaflex will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The arenaflex Companys sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. Skills: Pay Range: $114,555 - $133,350 Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at arenaflex. Our Purpose and Growth Culture: We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at arenaflex. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws. Apply tot his job

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