Job Description

Events Marketing Specialist - Marketing & Comm (U.S. Remote)

Position Overview

The Events Marketing Specialist oversees planning, logistics, and execution of tradeshows, open houses, customer engagements, and more. Ensures high-quality customer experiences and supports performance tracking and reporting across events.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Logistics

• Manage shipping, setup, breakdown, booth coordination, and onsite logistics.
• Oversee logistics for all events including venue selection, vendor relations, booth design, and operational planning.
• Prepare event schedules, staffing plans, and equipment lists.
• Coordinate photography, recap documentation, and promotional materials.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Digital Marketing in event promotion and follow-up messaging.
• Collaborate with Channel Marketing for vendor-supported campaigns.

Performance Tracking

• Collect and record lead data, event analytics, and attendee engagement.
• Prepare post-event summaries, including insights and recommendations, alongside Events Marketing Manager.
• Support ROI assessment and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in event planning, tradeshow coordination, experiential marketing, or field marketing support.
• Proven experience managing logistics for multiple concurrent events, including shipping, booth setup, travel arrangements, and vendor coordination.
• Experience supporting promotional activities, content preparation, and pre/post-event communication.
• Familiarity with CRM and lead capture tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) for recording attendee data and tracking follow-up.
• Experience preparing event summaries, recaps, and performance reports.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams-including Digital Marketing, Channel/Vendor teams, Sales, and Operations.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%, including nights and weekends as needed.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with event coordination tools or project management platforms (e.g., Front, Asana, Monday.com, Trello).
• Basic skills in using marketing automation or email platforms for event promotion.
• Ability to understand or interpret event analytics dashboards (traffic, leads, engagement metrics).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, especially Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides.
• Basic familiarity with creative/design review (signage, print materials, banners) is a plus.

Key Competencies

Event Logistics & Execution

• Strong operational and organizational skills to manage shipping, booth setup, equipment, and on-site needs.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to execute error-free event logistics and maintain accuracy under tight timelines.
• Skilled at coordinating venues, vendors, materials, and staffing to ensure smooth event delivery.

Planning & Project Management

• Strong ability to juggle multiple events, deadlines, and teams simultaneously.
• Excellent time management skills with a focus on preparation, checklists, and proactive issue resolution.
• Effective at anticipating risks and solving challenges before and during events.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Works well across Marketing, Channel/Vendor teams, and Sales to deliver cohesive event experiences.
• Strong communicator capable of aligning stakeholders and ensuring event materials, messaging, and staffing are on track.
• Cooperative and dependable contributor to event promotion and follow-up activities.

Communication & Customer Experience

• Professional, polished communication skills for interacting with attendees, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to ensure events reflect high-quality brand standards and deliver a positive customer experience.
• Skilled at capturing and communicating event highlights, photography needs, and recap materials.

Analytical & Results-Oriented

• Can track and interpret event metrics including leads, engagement, and cost efficiency.
• Able to produce clear post-event summaries with insights and recommendations.
• Supports ROI assessment by maintaining accurate lead data and logistics documentation.

Adaptability & Problem-Solving

• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and adapting to last-minute changes.
• Resourceful and solutions-oriented during onsite execution, especially when unexpected issues arise.
• Resilient and able to operate effectively during heavy travel periods or tight schedules.

Brand & Quality Orientation

• Ensures booth design, signage, materials, and event execution align with brand standards.
• Maintains a high standard of professionalism and attention to detail in all event touchpoints.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Logistics Execution: % of error-free event logistics.
• Lead Capture Accuracy: % of clean, complete data submissions.
• Event Cost Efficiency: % of events executed within projected budgets.
• Staff Readiness Score: Post-event survey feedback from participating teams.

Additional

• Includes up to 50% travel, which may include nights and weekends.