Events and Experience Specialist

Tate Columbia MD
7001 Columbia Gateway Dr
Columbia, MD 21046, USA

• Pay or shift range: $65,000 USD to $80,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward‑thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

As an Events & Experience Specialist
, you’ll bring the Tate brand to life through exceptional customer and employee experiences. You’ll be responsible for planning, designing, and executing events and experiences that showcase Tate’s innovation, culture, and commitment to our partners - from customer visits and site tours to corporate events, trade shows, and experience center activations.

This role blends logistics and creativity. You’ll manage events end‑to‑end while also helping shape the environments, touchpoints, and storytelling that define our customer experience. You’ll work closely with the Marketing and Commercial teams, as well as cross‑functional stakeholders across operations, engineering, project management, R&D and leadership.

You should thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy variety in your work, and be ready to travel frequently, visiting Tate facilities across the U.S. and occasionally supporting events in Europe.

What You’ll Do

• Lead event planning and execution for customer visits, facility tours, trade shows, product launches, and internal or corporate gatherings.
• Design and deliver memorable experiences – from site layout and flow to branded touchpoints and storytelling moments that elevate Tate’s customer journey.
• Develop and enhance experience centers and key customer areas at Tate sites, ensuring they reflect our brand and innovation focus.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to create tailored experiences aligned with business goals and partner expectations.
• Own all event logistics – including venue selection, travel coordination, supplier/vendor management, agenda creation, branded materials, shipping, and on‑site setup and teardown.
• Manage event communications such as invitations, confirmations, itineraries, and follow‑up materials.
• Oversee run‑of‑show documentation and ensure smooth coordination between internal teams, presenters, and partners.
• Ensure brand consistency across visuals, messaging, and experience design.
• Capture feedback and measure success, identifying ways to continuously improve experiences.
• Support virtual and hybrid experiences, including live streaming or digital participation for global partners.
• Develop event and experience toolkits, templates, and best practices to enable scalability and alignment across teams.
• Travel extensively across U.S. Tate sites and occasionally internationally to support key customer and corporate events.
• Contribute to the marketing team’s collaborative culture, assisting with broader initiatives and campaigns as needed.

Additional Expectations

• Adhere to Tate’s Code…