Senior Specialist - Event Planning

Microchip Technology Inc. • Chandler, AZ

2d • $46,000 - $128,000

About The Position

This position supports the event team in delivering high-impact live and virtual experiences. The role requires a balance of project management, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on execution to ensure events run seamlessly.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or equivalent work experience in a fast-paced corporate Marketing or Communications department.
• Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in MS Office (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); some experience with event management technology tools (Cvent or Aventri) is preferred; experience with the ON24 (or similar) webinar platform is also preferred. Additional technologies such as inventory management tools desired.
• Working knowledge of the broader marketing function, tradeshows, event or meeting planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; sharp grammar skills.
• Ability to effectively and professionally present orally and in written form to all levels within the company.
• Experience promoting events across all channels.
• Extensive experience handling multiple projects for various customers and ensuring accuracy toward completion.
• Able to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Flexibility and strength in dealing with tight deadlines and rapidly changing situations.
• Approximately 10% travel required. May involve some international.
• Five to seven years of experience in marketing, event management, corporate communications or related experience; high-technology and/or business-to-business experience required.
• This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in semiconductor industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops event strategies that align with business objectives, enhance attendee experience, and deliver measurable impact.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end planning process for webinars and in-person events, including leading cross-functional planning calls, strategy alignment, event design, and post-event analytics and reporting.
• Oversee logistics for in-person events, such as ordering show services, booth and demo design, coordinating with the exhibit house, and managing all on-site details.
• Plan and execute event content, campaigns, and promotions.
• Support administrative functions as needed, including managing promotional products, maintaining exhibit properties, and overseeing event inventory.
• Coordinate all logistics for assigned events and tradeshows (live and virtual).
• Gain proficiency in event technology platforms (Cvent, Airtable, JiffleNow, AEM, Tableau, and others).
• Manage the virtual event process and provide oversight of the ON24 platform.
• Take ownership of special projects assigned, which may include administrative tasks.

Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments.
• In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature.
• Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
• Benefits of working at Microchip
• The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $46,000 - $128,000.
• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level