Events & Marketing Coordinator

SESCO Lighting • Maitland, FL

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About The Position

The Events & Marketing Coordinator provides high-level event support to the SESCO FL and HQ offices. The role plans and executes internal and external company events, including leadership meetings, training conferences, client functions, and team-building activities, while adhering to budgets and delivering high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. The coordinator manages event logistics and calendars, works with executives, employees, clients, vendors, and other external partners, and handles sensitive information with discretion. The role requires travel across SESCO’s Florida footprint to support events, leadership meetings, and training initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in the lighting industry.
• At least 2 years of event planning and coordination experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams and Zoom).
• Ability to travel across SESCO’s Florida footprint to support events, leadership meetings, and training initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Corporate event planning experience, ideally within the lighting or electrical industry.
• Knowledge of project management tools or CRM systems.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Cvent, Canva, Adobe, and Eventbrite.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute SESCO FL branch events, including annual meetings, leadership training, and conferences.
• Plan and execute HQ events that build morale and company culture, such as donation drives, food pantry collections, volunteer opportunities, and employee appreciation events.
• Develop detailed event timelines, task lists, and communication plans.
• Manage event budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, control costs, and maximize value while maintaining high standards.
• Secure venues, catering, accommodations, transportation, and other event-related services.
• Provide on-site event support, oversee logistics, and resolve issues that arise.
• Manage the event calendar and coordinate events for SESCO FL branches.
• Gather post-event feedback to improve future events.
• Serve as a liaison among executives, employees, clients, and external partners as needed.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree