Element has an opportunity for a new Marketing Events & Tradeshow Specialist to join our team. The includes but isnt limited to facilitating all aspects of assigned events, trade shows and sponsorship management in our EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region.
The ideal candidate will be UK based with a full uk driving licence to be able attend some tradeshows throughout the year.
Responsibilities
* Assist and contribute to the planning of trade shows; to include but not limited to pre-planning, site sourcing and selection, supplier coordination, onsite execution and post event wrap-up for large, mid-size and small-scale shows
* Manage project plans, contracts, and agreements
* Ensure consistent communication regarding show updates, project milestones, and deliverables
* Manage production of show exhibits and booths, customer receptions, other special events, and staffing plans
* Develop and maintain relationships with company teams attending the trade show
* Work with vendors to arrange space, logistics, lodging, equipment rental, and set-up and dismantling
* Manage collateral requirements for events including emails, booth designs, company information
* Plan and coordinate the routing of exhibits shipped and all needed materials
Skills / Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of Event Planning experience
• Must have valid driver’s license and own dependable transportation
• Proven experience supporting or leading events / tradeshows
• Ability to lead meetings with confidence
• Comfortable working in large matrixed organizations
• Ability to travel
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
• Working knowledge of Adobe products including Photoshop and Premier Pro
• Solid photography and video skills with iPhone or Android
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to plan multiple events independently