Montrose Environmental Group · 1 week ago
Tradeshow & Marketing Specialist
Montrose Environmental Group is dedicated to protecting the environment and is seeking a Tradeshow & Marketing Specialist. This role involves leading the planning and execution of conferences and events, managing logistics, vendor relationships, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Environmental Engineering
Responsibilities
Leading end-to-end project management for assigned conferences and client events, including: Establishing project plans and timelines in project management platform(s), securing booth, sponsorship, and complimentary attendee registrations, ordering exhibitor services, arranging for the shipment of event displays and booth materials, overseeing or delegating on-site and off-site logistics, abstract tracking, event campaign support in Salesforce, coordinating pre- and post-event communications with key marketing and communications team members, leading pre- and post-event planning calls, ensuring post-event follow-up activities are completed in partnership with sales and marketing, and other related support tasks
Serving as the primary events partner for assigned business lines, building strong relationships with segment and sector leaders, sales teams, and subject matter experts. Ensuring events support business priorities, growth markets, and thought leadership goals
Leading Tier 1 client events, including receptions, dinners, and small-format proprietary events, from concept through execution, including venue sourcing, menu selection, AV coordination, run of show development, and onsite management
Supporting project management for high-level internal events, including Annual Leadership Meetings, Global Sales Meetings, and executive offsites, including: Partnering with the Event Manager and senior leadership to define timelines, deliverables, responsibilities, and workflows for internal events, managing vendor and venue relationships within established budget guidelines, assisting with agendas, presentation coordination, staging needs, signage, and internal communications in partnership with key marketing and communication team members, providing onsite support to ensure a polished, professional experience for attendees, and work with fellow team members to delegate or oversee tactical tasks, ensuring quality and completeness
Collaborating with key stakeholders to facilitate the development of event collateral (booth graphics, signage, flysheets, etc.), ensuring alignment to brand standards and tone of voice
Managing approved event budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and improvements without compromising event quality, and sourcing, negotiating, and monitoring vendor performance to ensure event goals, deadlines and budgets are met
Supporting Salesforce campaign tracking and reporting, providing accurate and timely event expenses necessary for qualitative insights, ROI, and post-event summaries
Helping to onboard and train new team members on tools, workflows, and event best practices
Staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending workshops or webinars
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or higher, preferably in Marketing, Hospitality Management, or Communications from an accredited university
10+ years of event planning experience
Experience managing Tier 1 conferences, large client events, proprietary events, or high-level internal meetings
Proven ability to project manage multiple events simultaneously from concept through execution
Experience negotiating with venues, AV vendors, DMCs, exhibit houses, or other event partners
Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management software such as Asana or ClickUp
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel, including executives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey plans, expectations, and timelines
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations
Must be able to work independently and demonstrate strong self-motivation
Ability to travel approximately 4-9 times a year to support Tier 1 conferences, client events, internal events, team retreats, and professional development training
Must be able to lift 20 lbs
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Marketing, Hospitality Management, or Communications from an accredited university
Experience in B2B industries such as environmental services, consulting, scientific fields, or related industries
Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and basic understanding of event ROI and pipeline reporting
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud or experience collaborating closely with creative teams
Experience training or mentoring junior event professionals
Experience with event management platforms or exhibitor portals
Benefits
Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401k with a competitive 4% employer match
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans
Company
Montrose Environmental Group
Montrose Environmental was one of the first to see environmental responsibility as not just an imperative but as a strategic asset.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$670.22MKey Investors
Bank of The WestOaktree Capital Management
2024-04-17Post Ipo Equity· $111.45M
2021-04-28Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2020-11-23Post Ipo Equity· $158.77M
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