Events Specialist

4 weeks ago

Edmonton Division No, CA Smart Savvy Full time

You’re a passionate events professional with a proven track record of executing memorable internal and external events and making strategic decisions that elevate brands and drive B2B and B2C success. Managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines and solving problems as they pop up are some of your strengths. You thrive in independent and collaborative settings, bringing creativity and leadership to every project.

We’re pleased to partner with our client, an award-winning manufacturing company, in their search for an Events and Merchandising Specialist. The right person for the role is highly innovative, collaborative, a strong communicator, and thrives in a dynamic environment.

About the workplace

This is an in-office role that requires working full-time in their Edmonton, AB office.

About the role

  • Develop strategic plans for events, including setting goals, making plans, and mapping out budgets.
  • Be responsible for day-to-day responsibilities (e.g., tracking costs) for departmental budgets.
  • Manage and organize the events calendar and plans.
  • Oversee large-scale tradeshow booths and events, working with external agencies on concept, design, build, and deployment.
  • Some travel will be required, supporting trade show and events activities.
  • Coordinate and manage all external company events (tradeshows, galas, association events) and collaborate with internal committees to execute all employee-related events (BBQs, holiday parties, special events).
  • Organize all sponsorship and collaboration opportunities, selecting ones that align with strategic goals.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless end-to-end execution.
  • Arrange all event-related photography, videography, PR, and advertising needs.
  • Review and report on events to identify successes and areas of improvement, using this information to inform future plans.
  • Plan, order, distribute, maintain, and track all promotional/collateral items.
  • Handle merchandising needs for all the company’s business units.
  • Plan out annual and monthly promotional strategies.
  • Work with vendors to get quotes and negotiate prices.
  • Enter all event and merchandising-related purchase requisitions and invoices into the system.
  • Design basic mock-ups and other miscellaneous projects.

About you

  • 5+ years’ experience in a marketing role (preferably in an agency or construction setting).
  • Degree in marketing, project management, event management, communications, business. (An equivalent mix of education and experience will be considered.)
  • Experience with event planning and merchandising.
  • Highly organized with superior time management and negotiation skills.
  • Able to work under tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders.
  • Passionate about marketing and creativity, staying current on new trends and tracking competitors.
  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), basic photography and/or videography skills.
  • PMP Certification is an asset.
  • Experience in a construction or manufacturing setting is an asset.

About Smart, Savvy + Associates

Smart, Savvy + Associates is a premier recruitment firm headquartered in Vancouver, BC, serving clients across Canada. We specialize in delivering tailored staffing solutions across all organizational levels, leveraging our deep industry expertise in marketing, communications, development, and fundraising. Our seasoned team of recruiters find and connect clients to best-in-class talent.

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