Employee owned, and with over 40 years in business providing medical equipment for First Responders, Life-Assist, Inc. is seeking to add to our Marketing Department with a passionate collaborator in a Marketing Event Planner role. This position will support our Sales Team with the planning and logistics for multiple industry trade shows across the country. This role will also assist with internal and external events execution.

As the Marketing Event Planner at Life-Assist, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented, passionate, and knowledgeable people.  As part of our team, you will have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.

Candidates interested in the Marketing Event Planner position must be flexible and resilient to thrive in our evolving business. 

Job Purpose:

• Manage the logistics and coordination for 50+ annual trade shows and 20+ sales agents: manage scheduling, staffing, and administration of events – Including all pre-event communications
• Manage shipping logistics of our booth, product, event supplies and other items; Track and manage expenses related to events and provide updates monthly
• Act as the main liaison between the internal team and vendors for company participation at external conferences
• Work directly with Sales Team on events
• Source booth graphics, materials, promotional items, and apparel for conferences to ensure they are consistent and in line with our brand strategy
• Track leads, activity, and ROI of events in the CRM; research and identify events in new markets/industries; monitor upkeep of company property and replace as necessary
• Assist with social posting and other promotions related to events
• Support the Marketing Manager with managing vendor contracts and deliverables related to events within them; make recommendations for improving costs and company efficiency on events
• Manage food and beverage planning – Including hotel orders for on-site meals, and catering companies/ restaurants for off-site meals
• Travel 2-3 times throughout the year

 Qualifications:

• BS/BA or Associates Degree and at least three to five years previous experience coordinating trade show logistics, events, conferences, and meetings
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Office 
• Experience with Salesforce and marketing automation, Pardot preferred
• Ability to multi-task within numerous projects all at once
• Excellent organizational skills and sense of urgency; detail and deadline oriented
• Ability to create and maintain excellent working relationships with our team and vendors
• Stellar, professional communication skills in person, electronically, and over the phone
• Self-driven problem solver who is motivated to achieve goals and enhances results

Additional desired skills:

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with online web event platforms (Teams, GoToMeeting, Zoom)
• Inventory management skills

If this position sounds like a good fit, please submit your resume.

Life-Assist, Inc. provides a competitive salary, and a full benefits package to include PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, 401K retirement plan participation and Employee Stock Option Plan, and much, much more.

Life-Assist’s policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, Protected Veteran Status (Recently Separated, Disabled, Armed Forces Service Medal, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge) or other bases protected by applicable law. Life-Assist prohibits harassment of applicants or employees related to these bases. We have established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all our policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Life-Assist, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace, and participates in the E-Verify Program.  M/F/V/D