Event Manager
GE Appliances, Recreational Living
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Stamford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Plan, coordinate, and execute a wide range of events & experiences, including conferences, training, product launches, tours & company-sponsored activities.
- Develop event concepts, themes, and timelines in alignment with organizational goals.
- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, venues, catering, and other event-related services.
- Oversee event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality.
- Coordinate event logistics, including registration, attendee communications, and on-site management and set up.
- Analyze event performance and provide post-event reports with insights and recommendations.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote events and increase brand awareness.
- Create compelling marketing materials, including social media content, email campaigns, press releases, and promotional collateral.
- Collaborate with internal graphic designers, content creators, and other stakeholders to produce high-quality assets.
- Manage social media channels and monitor engagement metrics.
- Conduct market research to identify target audiences and refine event marketing efforts.
- Measure and analyze the success of marketing campaigns, making data-driven decisions to optimize performance.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align events and marketing efforts with company objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, sponsors, and partners.
- Lead a team of students, freelancers, or volunteers to ensure seamless execution of events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, event management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in event planning and marketing.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage budgets.
- Proficiency in retail marketing tools and platforms (Shopify), including social media management tools, email marketing software (Mailchimp), and analytics platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative thinker with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and event registration platforms is a plus.
- Digital / Social savvy.
- Understanding of Social Platforms such as FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
event planningevent marketingproject managementmarket researchdata analysisbudget managementvendor negotiationlogistics coordinationcontent creationsocial media management
Soft skills
communicationcreativityattention to detailteamworkindependencerelationship buildingleadershiptime managementproblem-solvingadaptability