Event & Community Manager at Saysky

Event & Community Manager at Saysky

Copenhagen, Denmark | Events & Community across Europe

Please note - the role is based at SAYSKY HQ in Copenhagen. We do not consider remote applicants for this position.

If you love the energy of race weekends, early morning shakeouts, and the culture around running – this role might be for you. At SAYSKY, events are more than just start lines and finish arches; from race expos to unique community activations, we enjoy adding personality to running and creating experiences that go beyond the usual formula. And we don’t outsource the fun – everything is handled in-house by our team, from the first idea to the final execution, and you’ll be right at the center of it all.

We’re now looking for an Event & Community Manager to join the SAYSKY team in Copenhagen and help us plan, coordinate, and execute these experiences while continuing to grow the SAYSKY worldwide running tribe.

THE ROLE

As Event & Community Manager, you’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing SAYSKY’s events across Europe, while also supporting the development of our global running community. You will report directly to the CMO.

Each year you will be directly involved in managing approximately 20–25 events, including race expos, shakeouts, social runs, races, and community activations.

The role requires strong project management and planning skills, and the ability to manage many moving parts – both internally and externally. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the company as well as external partners, crews, and event staff to ensure events run smoothly and represent the SAYSKY brand in the best possible way.

Because SAYSKY manages events end-to-end in-house, the role requires someone who enjoys taking ownership and getting hands-on – from early planning and concept development through execution and post-event follow-up to help refine and improve future editions.

Events involve many stakeholders and dependencies, so being comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with many loose ends – while maintaining structure, flexibility, and overview – is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Expos & Trade Shows

  • Book and negotiate participation in race expos and trade shows, including stand size, placement, and pricing
  • Plan and order the product assortment for expos
  • Manage expo budgets and prepare staff attending expos
  • Coordinate expo logistics including transport, hotels, staff, product shipments, and stand setup
  • Work closely with the warehouse on expo equipment and product handlin
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve the expo setup and experience

Events & Races

  • Plan and execute SAYSKY-owned B2C events, including social runs, shakeouts, races, and community activations
  • Maintain the overall event calendar together with the CMO
  • Close coordination with the content team to ensure event promotion and follow-ups
  • Act as the main contact for event partners including retail stores, running crews, sponsors, volunteers, and photographers
  • Handle permits with the City of Copenhagen for local events
  • Manage event budgets and contribute to event concepts together with the marketing team

Community & Crews

  • Lead SAYSKY’s collaboration with running crews globally
  • Work closely with the Marketing Coordinator on community initiatives
  • Help grow and maintain SAYSKY’s crew network
  • Support seeding initiatives with the Press & Outreach team
  • Handle incoming inquiries related to collaborations and community initiatives

TRAVEL & WORKING HOURS

  • The role includes travel and work outside regular office hours
  • You can expect approximately 30 travel days per year, primarily related to expos and events across Europe
  • The busiest periods are typically spring (March–May) and Fall (September-October) when many major race expos take place
  • Weekend work and longer event days will occur, but time off in lieu is provided

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has 2–3+ years of hands-on experience managing events, ideally with end-to-end responsibility
  • Is highly organized and comfortable running multiple projects at the same time
  • Naturally takes ownership and make things happen – even when plans change
  • Works confidently with budgets, Excel, and planning tools
  • Communicates clearly and comfortably with both internal teams and external partners
  • Is a natural extrovert, as you’ll often find yourself in front of a lot of people
  • Thrives in a dynamic environment with many loose ends, and a never ending to-do-list
  • Enjoys being both the planner and the person making things happen on the ground
  • Languages: English is required, Danish is a plus

A genuine interest in running culture and the lifestyle surrounding the sport is a strong advantage. SAYSKY is deeply connected to the global running community, and this role interacts with that world on a daily basis.

Candidates from other industries can absolutely succeed in the role – but those who share the passion for the sport will likely find the work especially rewarding.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A central role in a fast-growing international running brand
  • A passionate and ambitious team environment with high energy and room to grow
  • The opportunity to work closely with the global running community
  • A workplace located at our Copenhagen HQ on Århusgade, with great facilities and a vibrant office environment
  • Gym and changing facilities, making it easy to fit training into your day
  • Salary based on experience, along with pension, health insurance, employee benefits, and daily lunch
  • Travel and experiences connected to the sport we love

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Location: SAYSKY HQ, Århusgade 88, Copenhagen
Start date: As soon as possible (but no later than June 1st)
Applications: Send your application and CV to job@saysky.dk (att: Nicklas Fenger, CMO) – title it: “Event & Community Manager”

Application deadline: March 27th.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the position earlier if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait too long.

ABOUT SAYSKY

SAYSKY is a Copenhagen-based running brand built around performance and personality. We create high-quality running apparel while building a global community of runners who share the same passion for the sport. Running is more than training sessions and race days – it’s culture, friendships, rituals, and shared experiences.

At our HQ in Copenhagen, you’ll join a team of 35+ people, including a marketing team of 10+, working closely together across design, marketing, e-commerce, sales, and operations. We work hard, move fast, and care deeply about what we do – while keeping things friendly, collaborative, and grounded.