Event Management Specialist

Event Management Specialist Location: US-North Carolina-Raleigh Department: Sales This event management specialist will work within our inclusive, dynamic Learning & Development team, managing training-related event experiences and logistics for the Sales Associate Program. Responsibilities Manage the on-site training customer experience, including communication, travel logistics, room set up (A/V, snacks, welcome gifts, etc.), catered meals, and team building/social events. Handle on-site training logistics such as facilitator, guest speaker, and field sales trainer assignments, training material preparation, printing, shipping, and training/breakout room booking. Track and manage training program budget and expenses: obtain contract approvals, create PO requests, process and track invoice payments, record ad‑hoc expenses, and provide monthly updates on department expenditures. Execute processes associated with the delivery of sales training course offerings, assisting Sales Training Managers with training initiatives and the Sales Associate Program. Maintain sales training inventory including course materials, demo product stock, brochures, literature stock, new hire gifts, and training supplies (e.g., flip charts, markers, tent cards). Manage the Sales Training intranet, SharePoint site, and related projects as needed. Provide ad‑hoc administrative support to NA Learning & Development leadership as required, such as process improvement efforts, PowerPoint presentation development, travel bookings, and expense reporting. Qualifications Team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills. Excellent customer service skills and willingness to go above and beyond for customers. Self‑motivated and self‑directed, capable of working individually and in project teams. Effective at working with remote team members and customers. Self‑starter and continuous learner with a positive “can do” attitude. Excellent communication and influence skills, both verbal and written, at all management levels. Attention to detail and understanding how small details improve customer experience. Computer savvy and able to learn various applications supporting the training function. Physically able to lift and move boxes, flip‑chart easels, and training materials. Equal Opportunity Statement Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr