Events Specialist
You are passionate about events and merchandising, with a proven track record of executing memorable events and making strategic decisions that grow brand and sales. As an Events & Merchandising Specialist, you excel at managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines, thinking on your feet, and solving problems in chaotic situations. You thrive both independently and in team settings, bringing creativity and leadership to every project. Collaborating with vendors, internal staff, and stakeholders, you are a great communicator, task focused, skilled negotiator, and creative thinker.
The right person for the role has proven experienced in leading the concept, design and delivery of corporate events and tradeshows, is proactive and solutions-orientated 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
- Collaborate with internal departments in the creative design of tradeshow and events that align with corporate strategies.
- Develop and execute strategy, including site/booth selection, creative concepts, floor plans, booth builds, budgets, promotional materials, and post event analysis and reporting.
- Manage logistics for the delivery of all corporate tradeshow and events, including engagement of internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
- Develop and manage budgets for all related event and tradeshow expenditures.
- Develop and manage annual tradeshow and events calendar and planning activities.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders and agencies on site selection, design concepts, execution and logistics.
- Collaborate with internal committees on the delivery of employee-related events.
- Arrange all photography, videography needs with external vendors.
- Analyze and report on events, identifying successes and areas for improvement.
- Plan, order, distribute, and manage inventory of all corporate promotional items.
- Collaborate with internal departments on strategies and needs for promotional items.
About you
- 5+ years experience in a marketing role (preferably in agency or construction industry)
- Degree in Marketing, Project Management, Event Management, Communications, Communications Design, or Business
- Proven experience in event planning / merchandising / trade show design and execution
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic photography and videography, is an asset
- Superior time management and organizational skills
- Working under tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders and strong negotiation skills
- Passion for marketing and creativity – knowledge of new trends and competitor analysis
About Smart, Savvy + Associates
Smart, Savvy + Associates is a specialized recruitment firm based in Vancouver, BC, serving clients across Western Canada. Leveraging deep industry experience in marketing, communications, development and fundraising, our recruitment team helps companies in BC and Alberta find best-in-class talent at all levels, from coordinator to C-suite.