Events Planner (Marketing)

PURPOSE:

The Event Planner position supports the strategic planning, marketing, execution and oversight of company events which include internal company events, large tradeshow & industry expositions, Executive meetings and meeting organization. This position will support various tasks as assigned on all elements of a program, research, list management, vendor relations, marketing and on-site execution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Simultaneously support multiple planners on numerous events of varying sizes at any one time.
• Excellent project management/coordinating/process skills are essential.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: working with planners on attendee management, print and creative tracking and development, administrative/data entry, , internal and external event communications, planning of off-site events, shipping & packing event materials, on-site registration and post-program procedures including feedback surveys, budget tracking, invoice reporting and exhibitor billing.
• Manage and track multiple project deliverables and timelines.
• Strong accounting expertise with recording and reporting expenses. Processing invoices and budget management.
• Support post-event tracking and ROI analysis to help measure the company's marketing
• initiatives and to improve future performance.
• Manage & maintain Sales    Communications and internal Sales SharePoint site
• Performs other job duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Experience:

• 4-5 years directly related experience in Experiential, Event or Tradeshow Management, experience
• 2-3 years directly related experience in Marketing, Communications, accounting/bookkeeping, expense reporting and tracking, budget preparation and analysis
• System Implementation Preferred

Knowledge:

• Excellent organization skills and experience with project management
• Advanced Cvent event management software and Excel skills
• Adobe InDesign & SharePoint skills a plus

Skills/Abilities:

• Dynamic on-site presence and team building skills
• Proven ability in creating effective, professional and timely communications with internal and external customers
• Energetic, outgoing, extremely well organized, professional and always works with integrity
• Strong negotiation and event management skills required
• Must be able to work independently and proactively, think quickly, and problem-solve calmly
• Appropriately work with all levels in the organizational structure
• Highly dynamic, entrepreneurial, resourceful, detail-minded, organized, capable of working
• under pressure, long hours and committed to delivering the best, all while maintaining a great sense of humor and team collaboration through the process
• 35%+ Travel is expected/required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. -M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.