
Event Marketing Specialist - Truck Tire
- Fort Mill, SC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partner with the Marketing Events Manager to support the planning and execution of Truck Tire Marketing activities, including trade shows, customer events, and Mobile Marketing Tours.
- Supports logistical coordination, including vendor setup/communications, travel arrangements, promotional materials, and on-site support to ensure successful delivery of brand experiences.
- Communicate event details to internal and external stakeholders via email and event management system
- Creates and distributes promotional materials and invitations to support key messaging and enhance communication
- Works closely with branding and communications team to ensure alignment of creative assets and key messaging with overall event objectives.
- Contribute to post-event evaluations and reporting to measure impact and identify areas for improvement.
- Reserve hotel accommodations for attendees and guests, including meeting space, food and beverage, internet, audio-visual needs, and parking.
- Contact hotels and venues, facilitate contract negotiation process under direction of Events Manager and corporate guidelines.
- Plan and coordinate all transportation needs including airport transfers, group buses, and individual pickups. Follow all corporate guidelines for procurement, vendor set up, and payment.
- Dining & Entertainment Arrangements
- Book restaurants and entertainment venues aligned with event schedules and attendee needs.
- Organize social activities based on event scope and objectives.
- Utilize Cvent and other registration platforms to set up and manage registration for both customer-facing and internal events.
- Research, recommend, and implement additional tools to enhance registration execution and attendee experience.
- Build and maintain event registration websites for internal and external audiences, collaborating with IT for enhancements and new functionalities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all registration-related inquiries and website support.
- Manage ongoing website updates, email reminders, and event-related communications.
- Provide regular reporting on registration metrics, including attendance tracking and engagement insights throughout the registration lifecycle.
- Work within corporate procurement guidelines to source and secure event locations, promotional materials, trade show booth space, and other event-related services.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely approvals through Continental systems and processes.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all procurement activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and vendor communications.
- Support administrative functions related to event planning, including budget tracking, invoice processing, and compliance with internal policies.
- Identify, evaluate, and select promotional items for both customer-facing and internal events, ensuring alignment with brand standards and event objectives.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to source high-quality, cost-effective merchandise.
- Manage inventory, ordering, and delivery timelines to ensure promotional items are available and distributed appropriately for each event.
- Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of related professional experience OR 5+ years of related professional experience if no Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years of experience executing high-end customer events and activations.
- Hands-on experience with trade show logistics, display layout, and marketing execution.
- Strong problem-solving skills in dynamic event environments.
- Ability to manage administrative tasks and internal systems effectively.
- Proficiency in event platforms (e.g., Cvent), Microsoft Office, and CRM tools.
- Able to travel up to 50% with majority of travel occurring January - June.
- Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.
- Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of related professional experience OR 10+ years of related professional experience if no Bachelor's Degree
- Excellent negotiation skills for venues and hotels.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience without a relevant degree.
- Immediate Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
- Competitive Bonus Programs
- Employes 401k Match
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
- Hybrid Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
- And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!