Marketing and Event Coordinator

Events: Accountable for the planning, execution and effectiveness of company events Research venues and vendors and select based on their fit, quality, and cost Establish and maintain relationships with event vendors, food service providers and venue contacts Plan all event details and aspects, including location, timing, content, and target attendees with input from company stakeholders Coordinate vendor payments and ensure invoicing of any event fees due from attendees Responsible for establishing event budgets with manager and then managing to meet or beat budget Coordinate and oversee all event operations including set-up, execution and tear-down Analyze and evaluate event feedback and results, provide recommendations for improvement to all sponsor stakeholders Attends and assists at company events within our entire footprint at the direction of the Marketing Manager Sales Support: Coordinates event venues, outside event speakers and catering Create the sales events in the Event Management Software and track through Sales Force Create corresponding event campaigns and monitor/maintain/measure event RSVPs in Salesforce Coordinate manufacturer factory tours, product expos, and other off-site training registrations and travel arrangements for Associates and Customers Coordinate internal Sales Blitzes from four-year college or university 5 years' marketing experience Experience in event planning or event coordination in a corporate environment Must be able to travel 20% annually includes some overnight travel Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience in managing budgets and tracking expenses