AVP Marketing & Event Specialist

About the position

The AVP Marketing & Event Specialist is responsible for creating event strategies and coordinating with vendors, sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless event from start to finish. This includes conferences, partner receptions, ribbon cuttings, internal convenings, and other industry relevant events that effectively communicate CPC's brand message, market our business products, engages key audiences and supports business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy: Create a comprehensive marketing, event and corporate sponsorship plan across all CPC business lines.
• Manage all aspects of events: Oversee the planning and execution of events, including virtual and in-person events.
• Ensure all events are well executed and in alignment with CPC's mission and business goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and venues.
• Manage internal logistics and work across individuals and teams needed to execute an event.
• Handle day-to-day administration of events which may include order placements, vendor monitoring and coordination, travel planning, restaurant reservations, attendee participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution.
• Manage budgets: Allocate funds for marketing and events. Ensure events stay within budget. Identify corporate sponsorships as needed.
• Manage and cultivate CPC and related subsidiaries contact lists.
• Negotiate contracts: Work with vendors to secure services for events and marketing.
• Optimize processes: Improve workflows and infrastructure for events.
• Manage attendance.
• Coordinate brand identity at the event.
• Get feedback to evaluate impact of time and resources spent.
• Collaborate with teams: Work with other teams to optimize cross-organizational events.
• Perform other administrative duties, as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 7 years' experience in event planning, marketing, or a related field.
• Must be detail-oriented, creative, and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to lead and handle multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Experience managing contact databases (such as Constant Contact, HubSpot) and targeted email campaigns preferred.
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, PowerPoint, and general database systems is required.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop Suite a plus.
• Must be willing to travel.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Commuter benefits
• PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability
• Tuition assistance program
• Two 'work from anywhere' weeks per year
• Summer Fridays
• Collaborative working spaces
• Service days to support our communities
• Employee development and engagement events