Event Marketing Coordinator

Klein Tools - Lincolnshire, IL

Full-time

Lincolnshire, IL

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

As an Event Marketing Coordinator at Klein Tools, you will play a crucial role in supporting the planning, execution, and promotion of trade shows and the annual sales meeting. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance the brand and drive engagement through successful event delivery. Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills are essential, along with creativity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of trade shows and annual sales meeting to ensure event success.
• Assist in the coordination of logistics and internal order submissions and processing to ensure timely delivery.
• Complete orders for booth furnishings with show management.
• Complete submissions of company listing for online and printed trade show materials, including product image submissions for product previews and showcases.
• Complete and manage group registration for select trade shows; reserve and manage group hotel room blocks.
• Complete and manage group registration for association meetings, including booth purchase, attendee registration, hotel booking, and one-on-one meeting selections.
• Manage all requests from Sales for tents, pop-up displays, pull-up banners, and giveaway items used for promotion.
• Manage inventory of trade show collateral and submit purchase orders for inventory replenishment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product Marketing, Product Management, Creative, and Customer Relations to ensure all requests move seamlessly through the Marketing workflow and processes.
• Create and maintain the annual event calendar.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Customer Relations, Product Management, and other departments to deliver results.
• High sense of urgency and ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Project Management tools (e.g. Monday, PageProof)

Benefits

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance