Marketing Event Specialist

Join to apply for the Marketing Event Specialist role at Master's Transportation 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Master's Transportation provided pay range This range is provided by Master's Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $25.00/hr - $28.00/hr *This position is 100% in-person, onsite, in Kansas City, MO, and does not qualify for any relocation assistance. Prospective candidates must be able to interview in person, if identified for interview stage of the recruitment process. Why Join Our Team? With Master's Transportation, you can be part of a fast-growing, innovative company. Our new company headquarters located on 40 acres in Kansas City, MO, features a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. The Master's leadership team values our people and supports their growth and positive employee experience. For people looking to contribute, build on their skills, and work together for shared success, it's an exciting time to join the company! Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long-term disability benefits. 401(k) with company match. Investment in Employee Development Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To: VP of Marketing Position Type: Full Time Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Job Summary: The Marketing Event Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the company’s presence at trade shows, conferences, and industry events. This role will coordinate event logistics, collateral, signage and giveaways, handle budget management, and communication management among internal stakeholders on activity planning and follow up. The Marketing Event Specialist ensures that all aspects of event participation are managed effectively to maximize brand visibility, generate qualified leads, and strengthen industry relationships. Essential Functions: Research and collaborate on selection of trade shows and events aligned with company goals. Develop event calendars and timelines for all activities. Trade show planning: register for and plan logistics, ensuring internal teams are prepared for successful trade show attendance. Monitor and evaluate performance metrics to gauge success. Manage and coordinate events, event sponsorships, and local association memberships for market. Coordinate booth design, layout, and branding to ensure professional and engaging presence. Create and maintain budget spending for events, associations and local sponsorships. Proactively engage with sales, marketing and partner team to identify opportunities, needs, event objectives/goals, target audiences, topics, partner participation. Handle shipping, setup, and teardown of booths and materials. Manage vendor relationships for booth construction, AV equipment, and promotional items. Ensure compliance with event regulations and deadlines. Identify and coordinate creation of collateral, giveaways and signage at events Create and manage marketing materials, including brochures, banners, and digital assets. Collaborate with the marketing team to develop pre-event and post-event campaigns. Maintain brand consistency across all event touchpoints. Implement strategies for capturing and qualifying leads during events. Track ROI and prepare post-event reports analyzing performance and outcomes. Provide recommendations for future improvements. Effective time management with ability to multi-task Innovative and creative Collaborative team player Adept problem-solving skills in fast changing environments Professional and engaging verbal and written communication Supervisory Responsibilities: None Work Environment: Professional office Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Required Education/Experience/Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing or similar. Relevant years of experience considered in lieu of education. 2–4 years of experience in event and/or trade shows planning, facilitating and marketing coordination. Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to travel as required (up to 30%). Self-starter, comfortable working in fast-paced, growing environment. Deadline-driven and process-oriented personality. Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications : Event and trade show marketing, planning and implementation in the transportation and/or bus manufacturing and sales industry. Experience with CRM and event planning software. Proven track record of delivering target ROI goals for trade shows and events Travel Requirements: Up to 30% Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO Statement Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Truck Transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr Masters Transportation