Senior Marketing Events Specialist_

Senior Marketing Events Specialist**ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY**Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.**POSITION SUMMARY:**We are looking for an experienced Events Specialist to oversee AE’s global tradeshow program and plan and execute tradeshows and events in the U.S. to the highest standards.The Marketing Communications Specialist (Events) is responsible for the strategic planning, management, and execution of corporate trade shows, exhibitions, and other events to promote the company’s products and services. This role involves managing all aspects of event logistics, including ordering show services, packing and shipping materials, and handling manual labor tasks. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.**Event Planning and Coordination**+ Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of trade shows and events, including logistics, scheduling, and expense management+ Maintain a global calendar of tradeshows and events, working with BUs and Sales+ Plan U.S. booth layout and design in accordance with AE’s brand guidelines+ Liaise with AE product groups, sales and corporate marketing colleagues to coordinate U.S. show messaging and materials including collateral, demos, videos, presentations etc. via regular communications including team meetings+ Research and book venues, negotiate room block contracts with vendors, and arrange for event services such as catering, a/v, etc.+ Develop booth duty schedule+ Coordinate execution of overseas tradeshows with regional marketing colleagues+ Liaise with AE corporate marketing colleagues to promote events through website, automated email campaigns and social media+ Travel to and provide onsite support at events throughout the year (multi-day events)+ Oversee the set-up, execution, and tear-down of trade show booths and displays+ Create a regular cadence of pre-event meetings with event objectives, deadlines, logistics+ Create a post-show evaluation**Order Show Services**+ Identify and order show services such as labor, electrical, carpet, furnishings, etc. Coordinate with service providers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services+ Manage and track service orders, ensuring compliance with event requirements and budget constraints**Material Handling and Shipping**+ Pull and pack swag, collateral, and banner stands for trade shows and events+ Understand advanced warehouse shipping deadlines and processes.+ Create and manage shipping labels+ Handle manual labor tasks, including lifting and moving boxes up to 30 lbs+ Unpack return shipments and organize materials for future use**Inventory Management**+ Maintain an inventory of all supplies and order supplies as needed**Budget Management**+ Develop and manage event budgets+ Monitor event costs and implement cost-saving measures where possible**QUALIFICATIONS:**+ 4-7 years of experience in event management or marketing+ Strong sense of what works in event promotion+ Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills+ Excellent customer services skills; being the face of AE at each event+ Ability to manage multiple deadlines, calendars, and tasks. Project management capabilities will be critical to success+ Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills+ Detail-oriented and results driven+ Dependable team player+ Ability to work with all levels and all regions of the company.**EDUCATION:**+ BA or BS degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field, or equivalent education/experience**COMPENSATION:**_As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $80,000 to $105,000 per year._**BENEFITS:**As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:+ Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from+ Short and long-term disability and life insurance+ Health savings and flexible spending accounts+ Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays+ 8 hours of paid volunteer time off+ 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads+ Company matched 401(k)+ Tuition reimbursement+ Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs+ Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance**Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.****Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com****Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2024 - the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.**