Marketing Specialist, Events Job Listing at SIG SAUER in Epping, NH (Job ID 2a498ec8-7012-4be8-a680-92377338f5fe)

Description

Marketing Specialist, Events

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com

Position Summary:

The duties and responsibilities of the Marketing Event Specialist center on supporting the initiatives of the SIG SAUER events & hospitality teams at the SIG Experience Center by planning and executing events of varying sizes, locations, and purposes. Specialist should be organized, responsible and have a strong understanding of logistics and be passionate about event planning with strong client management skills.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Part of a collaborative team assisting with a high number of external B2B and B2C events. Event types include, but not limited to, corporate outings, meetings, conferences, visits and tours, private parties, and public marketing events. 
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders needed for events and create banquet event orders to request support from other departments.
• Support the administrative needs of external events, including maintaining records of all event bookings, filing invoices/receipts, remitting vendor payments, and receiving client payments.
• On-site event coordination including, but not limited to, event set-up and breakdown, guest management, vendor coordination, and ensuring signed liability waivers.
• Maintain relationships with existing vendors and onboard new vendors when needed to meet the needs of a client.
• Contribute to internal sales goals and completed external event deal KPI's. Specialist is responsible for tracking their external event revenue and ensuring event profitability with distributing quotes.
• Coordinate with the SIG SAUER Academy marketing team on creative decisions to ensure events are on-brand.
• Support planning and execution of internal SIG SAUER Academy supported events. Event types include, but not limited to, competitive shooting matches and leagues, internal corporate events, high profile visits, and large-scale marketing events.
• Support hospitality and catering requests from SIG SAUER Academy and Experience Center department heads.
• Strategic thinker, innovator and able to balance multiple projects and meetings at once.
• Creative, have a positive attitude, like a fast-paced environment, polished, professional, and a team player.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Proven project management skills.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in related field preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-directed, organized and have ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work simultaneously with multiple departments.
• Capable of presenting a positive, professional image of the company to a wide variety of contacts.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.