Purpose: this position exists to manage and support company goals and initiatives in the areas of Shows, Events, Training, and Photo/Video.
Essential Functions:
Plans, schedules, organizes, coordinates, executes and monitors various annual external facing events.
Negotiate and contract with vendor/suppliers for best arrangements within budget.
Manage all tradeshow and event services and vendors including event service orders, registration lists, housing lists, audio visual orders, room set-ups, cleaning, foliage, shipping, printing, meeting materials, catering/menus and more.
Is a member of the Core Marketing Management Team, working with all marketing disciplines in the organization and outside agencies to accomplish objectives.
Work closely with Operations and Transportation to ensure event and product logistic and setup is handled effectively.
Create agenda, supply advance materials, and complete follow-up for briefings and events.
Reconcile event cost center budgets and providing future event budget estimates.
Manage project timelines for events deliverables, including those that involve outside vendors, and multiple teams.
Manages various ad hoc programs and monitors program metrics.
Manages Dealer in person and virtual training programs, in coordination with the relevant sales and service teams.
Selects, develops and supervises Corporate Brand Ambassador and Photo/Video personnel and related activities. Manages PT and temporary employees assigned to assist with events.
Excellent attention to detail
High-level organizational and time management skills
Experience/ Knowledge:
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent required.
Requires Marketing background.
Event management experience preferred.
RV industry or similar experience desired.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred prior experience in AX or D365 ERP, Adobe Creative Suite, CVENT & Wrike Project Management or similar software.
Desired prior experience working with and/or management of training programs and photo/video projects.
Necessary Skills & Abilities:
Self-starter with demonstrated successful project management skills & management of retail and/or trade show experiences.
Ability to coordinate event logistics, administration including tracking expenses related to events while adhering to business critical deadlines.
Ability to travel to events, scout potential event sites, visit customers and additional trips as needed.
Critical thinking ability, problem solving, sensitivity, inductive reasoning skills, and organizational awareness.
Strong communication and collaboration skills while contributing to organizational effectiveness and productivity by acting and communicating in a manner to foster good working relationships.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter
Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects efficiently and simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, and manage timeline to meet tight deadlines.
You will need to work with cross-department and cross-function teams.
Must display professionalism in all interactions and the ability to maintain a positive attitude throughout.
Bring energy, creativity, and new ideas to contribute to a successful team.
Must comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Work Requirements:
This position may require sitting, standing, working in front of a computer monitor in an office setting approximately 50% of the day.
Requires ability to travel of up to approximately one week per month on average.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.
This position is a full-time position, which may require some flexibility in hours & days worked (including weekends and evenings, as needed).
Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Jayco offers a generous benefits package including:
(2) Medical Insurance plan options, HSAs, and FSAs
Family Care Clinic for employees and dependents enrolled in a Jayco medical plan (IN only)