Events Specialist, EMEA (m/f/d) in Taunton

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Responsibilities:

• Project manage trade shows, events, and sponsorships to support MSA’s business goals and marketing strategy.
• Coordinating planning meetings and developing timelines.
• Manage show/event vendor relationships with event organizers, hotels, convention centers, stand builders and organizations.
• Managing shipping and set-up of booth properties and products.
• Manages corporate booth properties and products used for tradeshows.
• Selecting and coordinating efforts with vendors.
• Managing Lead Retrieval System.
• Coordinating show registration for all MSA attendees.
• Booking hotel accommodations for MSA guests and attendees.
• Researching, selecting and overseeing production of promotional items, e.g. staff shirts, giveaways, etc.
• Managing schedule, staffing and fielding questions.
• Communicating plans, updates and progress to booth team and show attendees.
• Managing budget, including pre- and post-show reports.
• 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 Senior Regional MarCom Manager and Events Lead on final EMEA events calendar.
• Supports coordination of final event including promotional activities to ensure they are completed correctly and on time.
• 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.

Qualifications:

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 Europe.
• Excellent organization 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.