The Marketing Events Specialist purpose is to plan and assist with various company office and field events. The Marketing Events Specialist position will work with the events team on large and small events and will proactively work to develop, maintain and foster client, partner and vendor relationships while planning marketing events. The Specialist will be focused on creation, coordination and planning logistics of hosted events while collaborating with the Events team to ensure a successful event. The Marketing Events Specialist reports to the Manager of Marketing Events or the Director of Marketing Events. This position is required to report to the SHI Somerset NJ office location as determined by SHI management.
About UsSince 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.
Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. ResponsibilitiesInclude but are not limited to:
Collaborate with various event partners (internal and external) on event details, plan logistics, and summarize event details back to partner for transparency and accuracyResearch venues to determine availability and feasibility for future marketing eventsNegotiate and execute contracts with caterers, hotels, sporting, recreation venues, AV, transportation, and promotional item suppliersDesign memorable events as they are assigned, collaborate with team members on larger events, and come up with new creative event concepts to be approved by managementStrategically plan and execute logistics on all assigned events working with a team as well as solo working on smaller eventsSolve issues, communicate needs to venue and team, and create synergy for marketing eventsTrack event budgets and reconcile financialsMonitor and maintain promotional items for customer drop-offs and specific events including research, selection, ordering, and distribution of items Qualifications Bachelor’s DegreeMust possess a minimum of 2 years events experienceExperienced in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, & Canva. Required Skills Ability to handle a high-volume role and multi-task several projects at onceAbility to negotiateAbility to working effectively within all levels of an organization, both internally and externallyExcellent communication, customer service and social skills Able to present oneself and communicate in a professional manner Highly organized, detailed & resourcefulStrong problem solving, organizational, and time management skillsExcellent follow up skills with limited management engagement Ability to take ownership of assigned workload/projects and follow through to completionTime management skills Ability to work both individually and in a team environmentAbility to lift up to 50 lbs Unique Requirements Local and National Travel required 10-20% Extended hours and weekends required for some events Additional Information The estimated annual pay range for this position is $40,000 - $70,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer a friend to this jobRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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