Events Specialist

Description

Summary: This role involves passionate and driven individuals making a difference by managing marketing events, trade shows, and coordinating branded apparel to support business goals. Highlights: 1. Project manage trade shows, events, and sponsorships 2. Coordinate MSA’s Branded Apparel and Promotional Items 3. Strong project management and organizational skills required * 9785 * Customer Marketing * Full Time * Hybrid * Querétaro, Mexico **Job Description** ------------------- Descripción General Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose\-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role. Responsabilidades 80% 1\. Project manage trade shows, events, and sponsorships to support MSA’s business goals and marketing strategy in all LAR region * Leads day\-to\-day management of trade show logistics. Including, but not limited to: o Coordinating planning meetings and developing timelines o Manage show/event vendor relationships with event organisers, hotels, convention centers, stand builders and organisations o Managing shipping and set\-up of booth properties and products o Manages corporate booth properties and products used for tradeshows o Selecting and coordinating efforts with vendors o Managing Lead Retrieval System o Coordinating show registration for all MSA attendees o Booking hotel accommodations for MSA guests and attendees o Researching, selecting and overseeing production of promotional items, e.g. staff shirts, giveaways, etc. o Managing schedule, staffing and fielding questions o Communicating plans, updates and progress to booth team and show attendees o Managing budget, including pre\- and post\-show reports o Develops pre\-event training agendas for event workers, working cross\-functionally to create training content. * Attends events as required to support with event setup, execution and wrap up, acting as the main point of contact for all other MSA attendees * Assists with facility tours, as required, for key customer accounts or visits. * Works with Regional MarCom Manager and Events Lead on final LAR events calendar. * Supports with coordination of final event including promotional activities to ensure they are completed correctly and on time. 20% 4\. Coordinates MSA’s Branded Apparel and Promotional Items as needed by all departments. * Vendor Management: works closely with supplier(s) to coordinate business needs. Requesting quotes, reviewing pricing and ensuring quality standards are met. Manage order timeline and shipping logistics. * Brand Consistency: Ensure merchandise follows brand guidelines, review and approve product mock ups and samples. * Inventory Management: Track stock levels of existing items, reorder when supplies are low, coordinate fulfillment logistics * Budgets: Provide reports and feedback on usage and inventory depletion * For large or custom apparel or promotional item orders, works with vendor partner on behalf of all MSA departments on proposals, product selections, design, and delivery. Requisitos High Level Requirements of Position: Experience (required):  3\+ years of experience in marketing events. Demonstration of strong project management and organizational skills across trade shows, virtual events, or event management experience across Latin America.  Excellent organisation and multi\-tasking skills  Extremely deadline and detail\-oriented and able to track, handle and maintain multiple projects at once.  A self\-starter who takes charge and operates in a hands\-on manner.  Ability to work within a fast\-paced team environment Experience (preferred):  Ability to work with diverse personalities, backgrounds and experience levels  Experience of marketing communications  Solid personal computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Marketo Education (required):  Undergraduate BA/BS Degree in Event Planning, Hospitality, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or equivalent experience Education (preferred): Travel: 20% \- Travel as necessary to key marketing events to ensure success. Weekends and after hours are expected as it relates to show hours and planning. Budgetary Responsibility: Daily management and reporting of event budget MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person’s age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship. 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