Event Marketing Manager

Avnet Event Planner

Responsible for planning and executing event logistics for internal, customer and partner facing events such as conferences, trade shows, corporate functions, leadership meetings, corporate-sponsored community events, and other activities of similar significance and scope. Manages assigned events from pre-event planning discussions through post-event results evaluation.

• Plans, organizes, executes, and analyzes results of an event project.
• Works with internal/external customers to identify and understand event goals and requirements.
• Creates individual event project plan, identifies key deliverables and milestones, and drives execution of the event to those milestones.
• Participates in event site selection. Conducts site/vendor/third-party visits as appropriate to identify particular event planning and execution requirements.
• Negotiates event contracts including amenities, hotel accommodations and special needs for the event and ensures all legal approvals are obtained.
• Develops and implements event registration processes, website and related activities to effectively distribute information and maximize participation.
• Provides project team leadership by engaging appropriate internal/external team resources, coordinating vendor/third-parties, outlining responsibilities and communicating event objectives.
• Provides onsite management of assigned events and work direction to extended internal/external team.
• Ensures event budget monies committed are clearly identified and effectively collected.
• Collects event feedback, conducts analysis and prepares an evaluation of each event. Utilizes event feedback for future event planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts. Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables. Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Work may be reviewed at a high-level.
• May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects. Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
• Actions may impact the organization. Failure to accomplish work will result in the inability to reach crucial organizational goals. Erroneous decisions may have a prolonged effect resulting in the expenditure of substantial resources.

• Typically 5+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

• Position may require ability to travel.

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet's ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices.

Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company.