Event Marketing Specialist - Radiant Digital
Vienna, VA
About the Job
Job Title : Event Marketing Specialist
Location : Vienna VA USA
Description:
Responsibilities:
- Work directly and collaboratively in planning and executing events ranging in size from small intimate dinners to large-scale events and conferences
- Negotiate and secure third-party vendors contracts including but not limited to: facilities, catering, temporary staff services, AV, and other vendors
- Conduct venue search and negotiate contracts
- Assist in budget and financial tracking for events and supervise database management
- Develop and manage internal and event schedules and timelines
- Conduct vendor searches and help negotiate vendor contracts
- Onsite event setup and overseeing event logistics and vendor communication
- Update working documents in real-time and distribute to appropriate sponsors, vendors, and clients
- Maintain daily communication with management staff on event updates
- Develop and adhere to project deadlines
- Accept other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of experience with corporate meeting and event planning in lieu of degree
- Demonstrated expertise in project, events, and exhibit management, including a combination of small, medium, and large-scale events, including pre-event planning, on-site event management, vendor management & negotiations, post-event reporting, and budget management
- Ability to drive projects from inception to completion
- Strong communication skills, self-motivated and critical thinker
- Proven experience working within a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Highly organized, flexible, extremely detailed, and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Maintain a professional appearance and attitude, even when under pressure
- Ability to work extended hours to meet the requirements of the position.
Source : Radiant Digital