Sr. Events Marketing Specialist – Conferences

• Communicate and collaborate. Enhance relationships with colleagues at senior levels across the organization and expand your network with key external stakeholders to help influence decision making and lead successful marketing events. Act as primary liaison between Esri and various vendors.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Execute multiple large-scale events throughout the year. Leverage your expertise and your complete understanding of events management to seamlessly execute events from beginning to end. Mentor new team members on events management best practices.
• Stay organized and attentive to detail. Track and manage all event details including project budget, communications, food and beverage, audio-visual, internet, security, and electrical requirements. Identify and address errors. Devise solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapt existing approaches to apply recommendations.
• Adapt and problem solve. Navigate complex challenges and determine the appropriate course of action for your team. Assess and resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggest variations in approach. Embrace the evolving nature of event execution.
• Be proactive. Leverage strategic events and project planning skills to guide projects to success. Expect the needs of colleagues, stakeholders, and leadership and actively work to accommodate business and marketing goals. Lead onsite food and beverage requirements and standards for Esri.
• Share your creativity. Consistently analyze industry trends and recommend new strategies and ideas.
• Inspire Growth. Influence change to improve processes and elevate the attendee experience. Drive the business forward and advise junior members of the team.

• 5+ years experience working in events, or the hospitality industry
• Demonstrated experience working independently and with a team
• Proven ability to successfully engage with high level internal and external partners
• Experience providing deliverables and executing events management on time against deadlines
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and collaboration tools such as Workfront
• Previous use of events management software such as Exhibit Force and Rainfocus
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management or related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S

• CMP, PMP, or other relevant certifications

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