Colliers

Events Specialist

Colliers

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $66,610 - $85,000 per year

About the role

  • Organize and manage program agendas at conferences, including trade shows, industry conferences and Colliers conferences, with oversight by management.
  • Partner with national departments and service line leaders to deliver world-class events; orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals and deadlines.
  • Manage the logistics and execution of all sponsorship deliverables internal and external industry events.
  • Coordinate with vendors to source, track and ship branded items and client gifts for tradeshows and events.
  • Source venues and coordinate client dinners for hosted and sponsored events.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for management, including overview of events, internal and external attendance, business metrics, post event assessments, and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Solicit field, collect information and drive content for event-driven internal and external communications.
  • Oversee all logistical matters for successful execution of events including marketing collateral, staffing, participant registration process, inventory, shipping, etc.
  • Travel to and execute setup and breakdown for events.
  • Maintain annual event calendar on all websites and SharePoint sites (US, Service Line, Regional if applicable) with current information and content.
  • Assist in preparing event budgets, and manage expense tracking and payment, with oversight by management.
  • Coordinate event-related contracts review and execution while adhering to Colliers policies and approval guidelines, with final approval from management.
  • Coordinate scholarships, including the nomination and selection process, to attend Colliers or industry events.
  • Point of contact for webinars, podcasts and training, as needed.

Requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience in event coordination preferably in a corporate setting.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Marketing or another related field.
  • Must have administrative and budget management skills.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite programs.
  • Previous commercial real estate experience is considered an asset.
  • Exceptional customer service, organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, deal with multiple deadlines, effectively handles stressful situations, and work with minimal direction/supervision.
  • Excellent communication (follow-through and follow-up) skills, and ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
  • Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
Benefits
  • Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability.
  • Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match.
  • Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15- days vacation annually.
  • Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.
  • Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.
  • Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.
  • Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.
  • This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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