Event Marketing Specialist

**The Opportunity**

Reporting to the VP of Marketing, the Event Marketing Specialist will manage all trade shows and events for the organization. The role involves project management, onsite execution, sourcing internal and external vendors/suppliers, venue research & negotiations/contracting and overseeing special projects. The Event Marketing Specialist is responsible for working effectively with internal teams, and external vendors to flawlessly deliver event programs that drive successful results against established strategic objectives, timelines, and financial goals.

**The Role**
- Responsible for day-to-day operational and event management.
- Support the strategic planning and creative development of event initiatives, proactively managing all event needs from branding, agenda design, and venue selection to event execution.
- Develop and manage planning tools, i.e., budget tracking, project timeline, production schedule, event specs, and meeting agendas.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce comprehensive event operational standards, policies, and procedure.
- Track budget costs throughout the course of project and communicate scope changes that affect budget in a clear manner; reconcile budgets.
- Oversee event production and coordination including managing and recommending registration programs, space requirements, food and beverage, attendee. communications, A/V, production, booth design, décor, signage plans and creating event briefs.
- Work across sales and marketing to ensure stakeholder support.
- Work with digital marketing to ensure events are incorporated in social media strategy.
- Produce reports outlining results and recommend opportunities for improvement.
- Align event program KPIs to strategic objectives and financial goals.
- Education: University Degree (Communications, Marketing, Commerce)
- Work Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Knowledge: Superior writing and verbal & non-verbal communications skills. Impeccable grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills. Self-motivated and resourceful in handling tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- An eye for detail, and the ability to multi-task and manage priorities.
- The ability to quickly get up to speed on Wajax brand, culture, products, and line-of-business sales and growth strategies.
- Metrics-driven mindset, with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

**The Company**

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas - to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

- 100% employer paid medical and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility.
- Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
- Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program and more.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

**\\ Together we get more done.