Marketing Events Coordinator

DARCARS Automotive Group

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Marketing Event Coordinator!As one of the largest privately-owned dealership groups in the country, DARCARS is dedicated to making Community Outreach a priority. We currently devote a great deal of time and resources to incredible causes in our communities as well as hosting, sponsoring, and participating in community events.We’re looking for a highly skilled and creative Event Coordinator to craft consistently memorable, efficiently run events. Someone in this position will not only coordinate and execute events with our current partners but also cultivate new relationships with our customers and team members.The ideal candidate will be able to collaborate with our corporate marketing team on drafting new opportunities as well as manage both internal and external communications. Above all, this person must be comfortable in a role that demands a creative, business-driven, relationship-building mindset, with the ultimate goal of fostering long-term relationships across our communities.DARCARS currently has locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., Florida, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.Responsibilities:

Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for every eventResearch vendors and make selections based on creativity, quality, and costBook venues, schedule guests, draft and finalize contracts, and plot out day-of logisticsDevelop concepts for event materials and work directly with a graphic designer to produceHire personnel as needed across all functions of an event (ie. registration, setup, catering, audio/visual)Handle day-to-day administration of events, including order placements, BEO reviews, vendor monitoring, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issue resolutionCreate and maintain event budgets and timelinesRequired Qualifications:

Experience in event planning or event coordination in a corporate environmentProven track record of successful, creative eventsExperience working in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communicationsExcellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skillsAbility to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindsetPreferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in hospitality management or public relationsExperience managing budgets and tracking expensesKnowledge of PowerPoint, Acrobat, and ExcelProficiency in a language other than EnglishBenefits:

Insurance: medical, vision, dentalShort-term and long-term disability plansLife InsurancePaid Holidays and PTO401(k)Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairsInternal career advancement opportunitiesOpportunities to join our community service initiativesThis job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee.

This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.DARCARS Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.#indeed