Event Management Specialist

Event Management SpecialistCanon U.S.A. Inc., headquartered in Melville, NY seeks an Event Management Specialist to assist with the strategy, planning, and execution of corporate meetings and trade show presence. In this role, you will be responsible for creating impactful brand experiences, managing end-to-end event logistics, overseeing budget allocations, and measuring event ROI. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at vendor negotiation, and brings exceptional cross-functional project management skills. This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.Coordinates, supports, and executes various events such as large and small scale corporate meetings, sales kickoffs, tradeshows, VIP experiences and more. Assists in site selection, contract negotiation with venues/hotels, food and beverage, transportation, room blocks, AV requirements, and on-site logistics. For tradeshows, works with marketing and product teams on booth design, layout, graphics, shipping, I&D, and staff travel. Develops, tracks, and reconciles all event budgets and ensures all projects stay within approved financial parameters. Maintains an updated database of all events/tradeshows on a monthly basis. Administrative functions related to the position including working with legal on contracts, reconciling pcard billing every month, and using software systems for tasks such as requisitions and expense reports. Performs other tasks as assigned. Travel is required.Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience in event planning, hospitality, event operations, marketing. Ability to multitask and manage multiple events simultaneously. Detail oriented and highly organized. Capacity to work non-traditional hours (nights and weekends) and travel to events as required. Proficient in Google Workspace a plus. We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $69,300 - $103,770 annually.About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.You'll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.And Even More Perks!-Employee referral bonus -Employee discounts -"Dress for Your Day" attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function) -Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community -Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can't get anywhere else