Marketing Specialist, Events Operation

Marketing Specialist, Events Operation

Onsite- New Hampshire Based Position - No Relocation Assistance

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, 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 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com

Position Summary: The Marketing Specialist, Events Operation works closely with the Tradeshows, Events and Experience teams to provide support for SIG SAUER events to ensure a successful execution. This includes managing budgets, reporting, as well as managing relationships with outside vendors and all internal stakeholders on all budgetary requests.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage shows and events budget infrastructure, to include operating expenses and capital expenditures as well as POs, invoices, and overall costs within marketing budget.
• Collaborate with Finance and other stakeholders to provide regular reports and analysis on shows and events, monitor against goals and objectives to optimize program effectiveness.
• Create and maintain show schedules, project checklists and processes via event management templates and best practice processes.
• Conduct post-show reconciliation, surveys, and reporting.
• Assist the event planning team with logistics and deliverables for trade shows and events, including promotional giveaways forecasting and freight planning for trade shows.
• Manage company uniforms, including tracking inventory, coordinating orders, and monitoring distribution
• Develop and sustain business relationships with vendors/partners.
• Travel to and support onsite execution and management of key events.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in operations, trade show and events experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple and changing priorities while maintaining strong focus on execution and results.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up, budgeting, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with an ability to communicate at all levels of an organization both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Adept at handling multiple complex projects simultaneously under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of marketing communications.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (including strong knowledge of excel),
  Willing to travel up to 20% to organize events as needed, may include travel on some evenings and weekends.

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.