Event Specialist Job Description

Event Specialist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Event Specialist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • As business needs arise, other tasks may become necessary;
  • Assist New Team members with client knowledge;
  • Plan company events and meetings;
  • Answer phones, respond to emails and provide support to the front office team, as needed;
  • Prepare a detailed overview of upcoming events and disseminating pertinent information to all parties involved with the execution;
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to create effective communications for each event;
  • Responsible for setting up all event Slack channels and communicating social media needs of every show to the in-house social media specialist;
  • Manage the printing and shipping deadlines for all event materials and track outbound and return shipping;
  • Other vendor management as needed (large group reservations, hotel, DMC, etc);
  • Clearly communicate with management and to the back office/warehouse staff on specific details for quotes/orders based on clients needs and requests;
  • Work with our graphic designer to create invitations, posters, and signage for trade shows;
  • Answering phone calls & emails regularly to assist current/potential clients and or vendors; may include, but is not limited to;
  • Create organized quotes/orders for clients based on rental availability;
  • Trade show support;
  • Support planning event calls and internal communications to the pre-show attendee info packet.

Requirements:

  • Experience working in customer service or similar field;
  • Reliable transportation to travel up to 40 miles to our retail partners and transport sales promotional items, displays, signage;
  • Outstanding client service and organizational skills;
  • 1+ years of marketing experience;
  • 2+ years’ experience in Event Management/Operations REQUIRED;
  • A big smile and a positive attitude;
  • Must have reliable transportation;
  • Positive Attitude & Proactive Work Ethic;
  • Organized and detail oriented;
  • Helpful Experience: Outlook, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint;
  • Experience with Office Duties (filing, printing, etc.);
  • Education Required: Bachelor’s degree, preferred in marketing/sales;
  • Experience with IntelliEvent, Docusign, & MyVirtualMerchant;
  • Experience with Creating Quotes/Orders;
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.