Marketing and Events Specialist; Charlotte, NC)

Why Join Our Team?

At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career.

Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Employee discounts through Benefit Hub
• Advancement opportunities
• Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in the greater Charlotte/Belmont, NC area and be available to work onsite as needed at Vallen’s Belmont headquarters and distribution center. In this role, you will coordinate, organize, ship, and receive trade show and event materials stored at the facility, helping ensure successful event execution.

The Marketing & Events Specialist is a key member of the marketing team, responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and measurement of integrated marketing campaigns and events. This role requires a highly organized individual with strong project management skills, a creative mindset, and a collaborative spirit. The successful candidate will possess a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams (sales, vendors, etc.).

This role will split responsibilities between event management, brand marketing, and general marketing/sales support.

• Develop, lead and execute comprehensive event strategies for trade shows, conferences, corporate events, vertical summits, sales conferences, and other key initiatives.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, budget control, registration, and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, suppliers, etc.) to ensure alignment and successful event execution.
• Schedule and run weekly status update meetings to review event briefs, workback schedules, and event status with Stakeholders.
• Track and manage event expenditures (6-7 figure budgets), providing regular reports and analysis to management.
• Identify and evaluate potential event opportunities to maximize brand exposure and ROI.

• Develop and implement brand marketing strategies that align with the overall marketing plan and company objectives.
• Create compelling brand assets (e.g., marketing collateral, sales presentations, digital advertising materials, etc.) that strengthen brand…