Onsite Event Specialist

Maritz

107d • $70,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Maritz Business Events Solutions helps organizations create impactful and memorable experiences through expertly designed meetings, conventions, tradeshows, and corporate events. We partner with clients to provide innovative event strategies, logistical support, and flawless execution, all while focusing on attendee engagement and delivering measurable business outcomes. At Maritz, we blend creativity, technology, and data-driven insights to produce tailored events that inspire and drive results. The Onsite Event Coordinator is the day-of onsite primary client point of contact for assigned programs and events. This role is responsible for the onsite execution of all program and event logistics, ensuring exceptional client/guest experiences by providing superior customer service for Maritz Business Events Solutions onsite operations. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining and auditing assigned internal event spaces. Unlike other event management companies, we take a science-based approach to corporate event management. We use the latest findings from neuroscience researchers to design and execute events that transform businesses and people. We focus on individual business objectives that drive business results and improve engagement with customers, employees and channel partners. But it's our team that really sets us apart. The drive behind our power is our team's passion. We aren't just passionate about corporate event management. We're also passionate about our team and our culture. A great work culture doesn't happen by accident. Guided by our Signature Core Value - First, Take Good Care of Each Other - the Maritz Travel culture has been consciously designed to connect every single one of our people to the purpose and beliefs that we are working toward every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong preference for degree programs in hospitality/event management or equivalent hospitality experience.
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of G-suite tools & ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Professional communication, teamwork and leadership skills required.
• Must have ability to work with a flexible schedule that could include last minute changes.
• Must be able to handle physical demands of the position which may include but are not limited to: extensive standing, lifting, etc.
• Must be dependable, flexible, self-directed and able to work with all levels of employees both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manages all onsite logistics for assigned program/event: transportation, registration, hospitality desk, catering, facilities, activities, technology and executive/VIP handling.
• Provides guidance and is consultative to clients and guests.
• Conforms to all corporate, department & performance policies.
• Assists in problem solving and anticipates and resolves challenges onsite.
• Maintains proactive, positive, open line of communication with client to ensure understanding of expectations and client satisfaction.
• Ensures overall attendee and guest experience is exceptional by demonstrating a high level of customer service.
• Responsible for regularly maintaining and auditing assigned internal event spaces.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail by identifying areas that need improvement.
• Manages running list of maintenance items, submitting requests and following up to ensure issues are resolved.
• Manages team resource documents and various projects as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees