Event Marketing Specialist

Marketing Events Support Specialist - ContractDescription : Our client is a fantastic business that does amazing things. Unlike many consulting firms, we act as an engine of growth, boosting our client's revenues and profits - faster, better, and more sustainably than anyone else, with a clear focus on top-line growth. We achieve this by optimizing their pricing, sales, and marketing strategies, and we deliver. We rapidly turn clever thinking, insight and data into action. Providing the leadership and tools to get the job done. That's why businesses worldwide, across all sectors, trust us to maximize growth and deliver significant commercial value. It's now time to raise our voice and tell our story more widely and with confidence.Marketing Events Temp Support will work closely with the Director of Events, Events Senior Manager, & the Americas Stakeholders. We're looking for someone who is proactive, solutions oriented and can add to our team's collective expertise.Event AdministrationSupport all external events-Flagships, conferences, forums, roundtables, etcSupport & research all external conferences & sponsorship opportunitiesEvent/Webinar Planning & ProductionConduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help Director of Events, Events Senior Manager, & make decisions about event location possibilitiesSupport both virtual & in-person events & webinarsUnderstand each Business Units' objectives in order to create the most impactful events for their teamsCreate and revise room layouts for each eventArrange food and beverage needs, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements, order event signs, and ensure appropriate dcor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.)Reserve all hotel room blocks and manage room registration detailsServe as liaison between vendors and SKP staff on event-related mattersPre, onsite and post event logistical managementCreate and maintain list of potential event participants, assist with creating event posting on SKP website and other placement areasSend all email invitations and reminders for the internal stuffCoordinate efforts (potentially with support from other internal or external experts) to drive event/webinar awareness and attendance via social media, PR, cold calling, etc.Assist with scheduling external speakers, including travel arrangements, getting bio/headshots, and reporting their travel expensesPrepare nametags, marketing materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.Research potential sponsorship opportunitiesManage all sponsorship activities (send marketing materials, booth, coordinate meetings, speaker bio & headshot, etc..)Develop measurement framework, as well as track and report on KPIs for each eventPropose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation processEvent/Webinar Tracking & ReportingDesign and standardize event feedback formRecord and track feedback and bring innovative ideas for improvementsSystematically track where event/webinar awareness is coming fromTrack and report all financial information to be provided to stakeholdersTrack ROI for activitiesRequirementsBA/BSC required3-5+ years of successful event management experience planning customer centric eventsCRM experienceExcel ExperienceExperience with Client Facing Event planning and coordinationSkillsAbility to work well within a team that is cross functional and located in different offices across the countryExceptional Communication SkillsMust be proficient in MS Word, MS, Excel, & PowerPointMicrosoft Dynamics CRM experience is a plus