Events & Field Marketing Specialist

Provideabout 2 months ago
Houston, TX, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

The Events & Field Marketing Specialist

supports the marketing team by coordinating customer events across the company's 65+ branches in eight southeastern states. They manage logistics, promotion, and post-event reporting to drive customer engagement and brand visibility. This role is essential for connecting the company with contractors and partners through impactful in-person experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate customer events across 65+ branches in eight southeastern states, including grand openings, trade shows, trainings, and appreciation events
  • Manage event logistics such as rentals, catering, décor, signage, promotional materials, swag, and onsite setup
  • Provide onsite support for multiple events per month, including setup, vendor coordination, check-in, and breakdown
  • Partner with sales teams to align events with local market needs and drive customer engagement
  • Secure sponsorships, giveaways, and promotional support from manufacturing partners
  • Schedule and lead internal planning meetings, maintaining agendas, action items, and communications
  • Manage timelines, budgets, and planning documents for all events and field initiatives
  • Negotiate with service providers, gather quotes, schedule, and handle invoicing
  • Keep organized records of event details, contacts, and marketing assets
  • Promote events and gather content with the marketing team to boost attendance
  • Use the company's tech stack to manage RSVPs, registrations, and communications
  • Track event performance, collect feedback, and identify opportunities to improve future events

Preferred Skills:

  • 2-4 years of experience in event coordination, field marketing, or related roles
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously
  • Proficiency with MS Office and basic design tools such as Canva or Adobe
  • Experience in electrical distribution or B2B marketing is a plus

Benefits:

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Required Skills

Budget Management
Interpersonal Skills
Field Marketing
Logistics Management
Vendor Coordination
Event Coordination
Project Management
Adobe
Canva
Communication
MS Office