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ABOUTUNLEADED

Unleaded is a Houston-based marketing firm known for bringing together smart, talented marketing and creative professionals to deliver award-winning work. For 20 years, we’ve supported our clients through market research, strategy development and marketing program management. We pride ourselves on our ability to solve complex challenges and consistently deliver high-caliber work for our clients.

Event Coordinator

The Event Coordinator helps implement event plans that meet client objectives and helps manage event production from concept through completion. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative, detail-oriented, and dedicated to creating educational and experiential events. This role will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of event, meeting, and conference planning. This role will involve supporting budget management, booth design, show logistics, experiential technology, and vendor management. 

 

The best candidate is an event coordinator who can oversee the daily details and use big picture thinking to ensure truly unique experiences are brought to life. This person needs to be great in calendar management, budget control, and collaboration across organizations and departments.  

 

The Event Coordinator will be required to travel and may be required to take photos or content of the events. Additionally, these events may require night and weekend work. We are looking for a motivated team player who understands event and project management. 

Responsibilities:

  • Organize corporate or private events for our clients including conferences and trade shows 

  • Work with clients to understand conference objectives  

  • Research events that meet client objectives including options for exhibition, sponsorship, and speaking opportunities 

  • Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to develop concepts & marketing plans surrounding events 

  • Work with marketing and creative teams to develop all assets required to execute event concept 

  • Develop event KPI's and goals for each event and measure success.  

  • Develop and maintain partnerships with vendors (i.e., tradeshow companies, caterers, photographers); negotiate vendor contracts 

  • Oversee the event set-up, at-show experience, and event breakdown 

  • Coordinate all aspects of the event from show forms and booth construction to hospitality and equipment 

  •  Manage event budgets  

  • Attend and monitor activities at each event to ensure client satisfaction

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2-3 years' experience in Event Management 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a broad and diverse team 

  • High energy, service-oriented style with professional presentations skills 

  • Being a motivated self-starter 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

  • The ability to multitask efficiently 

  • Creative thinking and problem solving with the ability to identify and solve     problems for clients 

  • Advanced written and oral communications skills 

  • Effective in providing exceptional customer service 

  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills 

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds 

To apply for the Event Coordinator position please submit your resume to
careers@ulcomm.com

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