Corporate Event Manager

Summary

The Corporate Event Manager is responsible for managing all organizational, logistical, and administrative support for all corporate events, which include divisional sales teams and company-wide tradeshows and events. They will oversee all aspects of corporate events and tradeshow planning and management.

Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of events and tradeshows from pre-planning, determining resources needed, budget allocation, pre-event marketing and on-site coordination, to post-event follow-up

• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, catering, entertainment, travel and transportation, technology, equipment, décor and marketing materials

• Manage and handle administrative duties to assist the Senior Leadership team in the successful execution of major corporate events

• Manage relationship with the Divisional Sales Teams in the planning, development and execution of successful events and tradeshows

• Manage and adhere to all event timelines and budgets; tracking both expenses and revenue throughout the entire life cycle of all events and tradeshows

• Develop effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Collaborate with the Corporate marketing team on the content and design of event collateral and in the execution of event marketing campaigns

• Create company-wide Corporate events and project management calendars

• Oversee internal and external customer, supplier and partner event and tradeshow experiences

• Demonstrates professional, courteous demeanor, positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in a constructive manner with others in a dynamic working environment

• Other duties and event coordination/management as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in event planning and coordination.

• Ability to build solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers within the industry

• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

• Demonstrated project management skills

• Bachelors' degree preferred, but not required

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check including motor vehicle report

• Ability to travel to events as required - estimated travel requirement 25%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required

• Effective time management skills and customer service skills

• Ability to multi-task and desire to learn more about the industry

• Have knowledge of or ability to learn project management platforms, and other event planning tools

• Ability to adapt to change and pivot quickly

• Exceptional organizational skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require driving to project sites.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental and Emotional Demands

Must be able to work with persons who are in stressful situations due to nature of our business; Must be able to calmly work under pressure; must be able to complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.