Senior Specialist, Sales Event Lead

AT&T

AT&T sales event lead orchestrating strategic events to drive consumer engagement and product growth. Managing budgets, partnerships, prospecting, and on-site sales support.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeArlington Heights • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $71,900 - $107,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning, budget management, and compliance with regulations while fostering relationships with local communities and internal teams. Proficient in market research and developing prospecting plans to enhance consumer engagement.

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Event PlanningBudget ManagementMarket ResearchKPI MonitoringRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationBudget ForecastingKPI AssessmentRisk ManagementSales Event TailoringOrganizational PracticesPolicy ImplementationConsumer Education

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingIndependent JudgmentCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Event Planning Certification

Industry Keywords

Community EngagementHOA RelationsConsumer MarketingEvent Facilitation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all aspects of event planning, coordination, and facilitation
Ensure seamless operations, high-quality experiences, and adherence to community rules and regulations
Establish and maintain relationships with local communities, HOAs, and internal teams
Conduct market research to identify target audiences
Create prospecting plans to find potential consumer customers
Tailor sales events to maximize impact and engagement
Manage event budgets, forecasting, and allocation
Establish and monitor KPIs to assess event success
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and risk management
Attend events to oversee sales activity
Provide on-site coaching and education to consumers and sales partners
Collaborate with regional marketing teams to develop appropriate event collateral

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired
2+ years of related experience
Certification is required in some areas
In-depth knowledge and experience applying organizational practices
Ability to resolve moderately difficult problems
Independent judgment on expansive projects with minimal supervision
Ability to implement policy changes to improve functions
Ability to manage event budgets, forecasting, allocation, KPIs, compliance, and risk management
Ability to conduct market research and create prospecting plans
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with local communities, HOAs, and internal teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
9% TI Success Bonus