Specialist Events

Each day, our team strives to adhere to the core values of safety, enthusiasm, respect, velocity, integrity, commitment, and excellence that have sustained our company through the decades. Our focus is to hire the most qualified applicants, provide them with the tools and training they need... to succeed, and support them throughout their careers. • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience • 3 years of experience in event planning, promotions management, and/or marketing coordination • Proven ability in planning, organizing, prioritizing and using independent judgment to complete all assignments • Highly self-directed; able to work independently, meet deadlines and make decisions with little to no direction and under pressure • Must be able to haul, set up materials and equipment for meetings, shows and events including lifting 50 pounds or more and safely operate a full size cargo van • Excellent interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills • Able to communicate with team members, customers, and vendors - strong communication and phone skills are a must • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook • Basic knowledge in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress) and HTML for website applications or willingness to learn • Oversee planning, production and execution of events hosted or attended by Whayne Supply, Walker Machinery, or additional BOYD companies (large corporate events, small customer events, ticketed entertainment events, and tradeshows) • Serve as event project manager, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: pre-event consultation and planning, venue selection, agenda development and event flow, event promotion and registration, printing and shipping, budget management, related travel arrangements, staffing, event follow-up and reporting, etc. ; working with the event owner on speaker identification, content creation, collateral and swag creation, etc.