Events Specialist
Offer summary
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in corporate event planning including trade shows and internal events., Strong organizational and time management skills, with proficiency in project management tools like Asana and ClickUp., Experience in event marketing, budget management, and vendor negotiations., Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving..Key responsabilities:
- Coordinate logistical requirements for trade shows and internal events.
- Collaborate with marketing to promote events through various channels.
- Manage travel and accommodation logistics for events.
- Ensure compliance with exhibitor standards and regulations for each event.
Job description
Shopmonkey is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Events Specialist in or near Orange County, California. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, are passionate about creating innovative marketing event strategies, comfortable with problem-solving, and multiple hat-wearing, then you are exactly what we are looking for!
As the Events Specialist, you will execute and support Shopmonkey’s field event program including trade shows and additional in-person events to grow Shopmonkey’s brand awareness and drive pipeline. Your contributions will be instrumental in hitting ambitious goals and driving the growth of our company. You will also assist with the execution of Shopmonkey’s internal events designed to provide inspiration and connectivity across the organization. These events include sales kickoffs and company summits, among others.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Coordinate the logistical requirements for Shopmonkey booths at national and regional trade shows.
- Support the logistical execution of internal events for Shopmonkey employees, including sales kickoffs and company summits.
- Collaborate with marketing to promote the show through marketing channels such as social media, email, and ad campaigns.
- Arrange travel and accommodation logistics, administration, and bookings.
- Ensuring that all exhibitor manual standards and regulations are adhered to for each event.
- Multi-task and lead several events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Travel: Approximately five physical events a quarter in the U.S.
We are looking for you if you have:
- 3+ years of experience in full cycle corporate event planning (trade shows, internal, incentive, conference)
- Experience in event marketing, budget creation and management, vendor proposal reviews, post-event invoice reconciliation, and financial closeout of events
- The desire to consistently enhance and innovate events, bringing new ideas to the table
- Self-motivated and results-driven, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities. Experienced with project management platforms such as Asana, ClickUp, and Wrike.
- Proactive approach to handling issues or troubleshooting any challenges on event day
- Excellent eye for detail, organized, thorough, and a creative thinker and problem solver
- Exceptional project management experience and strong communication skills
- Ability to work across various levels of the organization while building trust and fostering collaboration
- Proficient in G-Suite.
- Hotel room block management
- Hotel and vendor contracts
- Show budget management
- Trade show logistics
- Project software management
- Excel/Google Sheets proficiency
- Cvent Registration and Supplier Network
- Organize and coordinate BEO's and AV orders
In the United States the range is typically a salary of $80,000 to $89,000. The range provided is Shopmonkey’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities. Consult with your Recruiter during the initial call to determine a more targeted range based on these job-related factors, as well as specific benefits for this seasonal position, that may differ from the benefits mentioned below.
🏡 Fully Remote Work!
- Up to $750 reimbursements to set up your home office
- $20 phone/internet monthly reimbursements
- Virtual activities and in-person meet-ups
- Laptop and super rad swag provided
- Unique opportunity: This is the best form of hybrid! All teams get to travel and meet up for collaboration at least once/year. Shopmonkey also hosts an annual company-wide get together!
Why Shopmonkey?
Shopmonkey has become an amazing environment where employees feel that they are valued as people, and not just worker bees. To ensure that our team thrives, we invest in the following perks (benefits below are mainly for U.S. based, full-time employees) Other benefits vary upon location outside the United States, and employment status):
💪🏼 Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available the 1st of the month following hire date
- Short term and long term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Reimbursement for a personal health and wellness membership
- Generous parental leave
- 401(k) available upon hire
✈️ Time Off
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible time off - take the time off you need!
🥰 Giving Back
- Matching donations for approved charitable organizations
- Group volunteer efforts
Check out our founder’s story, life page, or hear from real employees about what it’s like to work at Shopmonkey.
Join our team of hungry, humble, smart people who love what they do, and change the auto industry by helping every shop thrive.
About the Industry
The U.S. is the second largest passenger vehicle market with more than 260 million registered passenger vehicles, and the global car repair market is estimated to be worth more than $500B. Shopmonkey aims to change the status quo and enable auto shops to become more efficient and give their customers a more delightful experience.
About Shopmonkey
Shopmonkey is the leading auto-repair shop software company; it is a cloud-based solution that helps auto-repair shops consolidate tools, save time, and streamline their entire operation onto a simple, easy-to-use platform.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley and trusted by more than 3,500+ auto shops across the U.S. and Canada, Shopmonkey aims to change the status quo of the car repair market, estimated to be worth more than $500B.
In 2021 Shopmonkey raised a $75 million Series C, supported by top-tier Silicon Valley venture capital firms Bessemer Venture Partners, Index Ventures, Headline, I2BF, and ICONIQ Growth.
In 2022, Shopmonkey was named #4 on Forbes' annual ranking of America's Best Startup Employers list (and #1 in Business Products & Software Services).
Shopmonkey was once again named as one of America's Best Startup Employers by Forbes in 2023 and 2024.
Shopmonkey is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are looking for team members from all backgrounds that are committed to the Shopmonkey mission.
Shopmonkey provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Shopmonkey is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our our commitment, Shopmonkey will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Talent Team at hiring@shopmonkey.io.
Please note: Shopmonkey will never request sensitive information such as your social security number, bank account information, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If an applicant is extended an offer of employment, such sensitive information will be requested at that time. Shopmonkey will never ask you to receive and ship packages or goods as part of the interview. Other practices to be on alert for:
- Contact initiated via unsolicited text message or cold call. Shopmonkey does not follow up with candidates through instant messaging applications.
- Our Talent Acquisition team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain ‘@Shopmonkey.io’. If a generic email ID ending with Gmail/Yahoo or other domain is used while receiving a job offer or interview call, there is a likelihood of a scammer.
- While some of our jobs can be found on third party job sites, all of our current job opportunities and descriptions are posted on Shopmonkey’s Careers page, or our official LinkedIn Company Page
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has published helpful articles to help individuals learn more about protecting themselves from recruiting scams and financial fraud. If you believe you were a victim of such a scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agencies. Shopmonkey is not responsible for any claims, liability, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scammers or impersonators.
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- Time Management
- Teamwork
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