Area Marketing Coordinator, Events

Axis Communications

About Axis Communications:

We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications. With around 4500 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Let´s create a smarter, safer world.

https://www.axis.com/en-us

Position Details

Area Marketing Coordinator, Events
Job
Full-time
9/3/2024
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

We are looking for a dynamic and seasoned events professional to join our expanding field marketing team. In this key role, you will be responsible for enhancing brand visibility and optimizing ROI by strategically planning and executing regional events and tradeshows covering Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. You will collaborate closely with the Area Marketing Manager to develop, coordinate, and execute field events and marketing strategies alongside the Axis team and channel partner ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute all regional Axis-hosted and non-Axis hosted events 
  • Coordinate planning meetings before and after events, and consistently keep team members informed of updates and findings in a proactive way 
  • Engage with vendors and regularly use event and team management systems. Assist in sourcing vendors and systems as necessary, always aiming to enhance and streamline processes with innovative thinking 
  • Oversee event feedback and metrics, analyze the data, and offer recommendations for future improvements 
  • Ensure inventory accountability for all managed equipment, exhibits, and product shipments or usage, including tracking locations, coordinating internal communications, and implementing corrective actions when necessary 
  • Work within given event budgets, including committed spend, invoice processing, and cost accrual 
  • Monitor and manage the logistics of materials and tasks associated with assigned events 
  • Manage promotional and printed material procurement for events 
  • Provide overall team support as required. Work cross functionally with all departments within the organization

Essential Skills:

  • Excellent attention to detail 
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills 
  • Ability to responsibly prioritize in a time sensitive environment 
  • Quick and creative problem solver 
  • Flexible and cross-functional team player 
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite 
  • Overall tech-savvy and willing to learn 
  • Outgoing, welcoming and professional demeanor 
  • Ability to follow direction, adhere to, and uphold provided guidelines

Education and Experience:

  • 2+ years of relevant event experience 
  • 1+ year customer service experience 
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field 
  • Experience with Canva, Salesforce, and CRM tools preferred

Not required, but awesome if you have them:

  • Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) 
  • Event management Software platform experience

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