Jones Networking is hiring: Corporate Event Planner in Sterling

Position Title: Event Planner

Department: Marketing

Industry: Manufacturing

Report to: Senior Marketing Director

Status: Full Time - Exempt - Onsite

Jones Networking is recruiting for an Event Planner to join the corporate office of a global manufacturing company in Sterling, VA. The corporate Event Planner supports the marketing team with organizing and managing successful events and trade shows. Our client offers the opportunity for a long term, rewarding career with competitive salary, excellent benefits and career growth potential. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) + company match, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, bonus opportunities, employee assistance program, corporate discounts and much more!

Event Planner Position Summary:

1. Oversee and manage the planning of company trade shows and events.
2. Set company goals and sales objectives for each event in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
3. Oversee and negotiate contracts with vendors and show organizers; manage the work and communications throughout the event planning process.
4. Utilize Microsoft Planner to create event timelines and related tasks; assign tasks to relevant departments/team members/external agencies, following up to ensure completion.
5. Organize and preserve all event materials in SharePoint and/or Teams.
6. Proactively communicate event updates and to-do lists with internal stakeholders with regularity, increasing as show dates near.
7. Organize all meetings and meeting agendas at the event.
8. Collaborate with Sales team, agencies and designers as needed to ensure marketing and sales collateral is created and ready for each event.
9. Manage event set-up, tear down, booth storage, follow-up processes and logistics.
10. Perform post-show evaluations to determine ROI and overall event success.
11. Attend all trade shows and events to manage onsite activities and oversee the event's success.

Qualifications Summary:

1. Minimum four years experience within a corporate event planning position.
2. Experience planning trade shows required.
3. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
4. Experience creating and managing event budgets.
5. Experience with social media, photography, and videography is a plus.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Flexibility to travel to all events (30%).

Base pay range:

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types:

Annual Bonus