Corporate Events Specialist

Job description

Why it’s worth it:

As a Corporate Events Specialist with ReliaQuest, you will be responsible for managing numerous external customer-facing events and internal teammate events in various geographic regions. You will support programs that create clarity, help build new connections, elevate & differentiate our brand, and drive pipeline and new business.

In this role, you will manage projects and programs that are critical to the success of not only the corporate events, but the overall business. This includes, but is not limited to budget management, sourcing vendors, contract negotiations, on-site setup/strike, developing decks, ordering swag, and calendaring. Your day-to-day will include moving between many on-going initiatives and end-to-end ownership over these programs. 

The everyday hustle:

• Assist in the coordination of internal programs & customer events, including yearly kickoffs, annual customer conference, national tradeshows, regional experiences, and more.
• Maintain relationships with our official partnerships such as ReliaQuest Bowl, ACC, PGA, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Celtics, FSU Athletics, USF Athletics, and more.
• Support the management of events in all areas including venue research, selecting vendors, promotion, lodging & transportation arrangements, and cross-functional communications.
• Facilitate the collection of event feedback and assist in reporting and metrics on activity results. 
• Work with the team to ensure all organizational management tools are up-to-date and optimized, including: internal event calendars, spreadsheets, shared portals, and budget documents.
• Bring creativity to each experience and stay on top of the latest industry trends.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1 year of experience in an events role.
• 2+ years of experience in a professional role.
• Energy and enthusiasm with experience supporting and engaging across multiple teams and internal/external stakeholders.
• A self-starter with exceptional project management and organizational skills with an ability to prioritize independently, and delegate tasks when appropriate.
• Proven ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment and manage multiple programs at one time.
• Ability to manage budgets and an aptitude for working external vendors to drive efficiency and optimum outcomes.  
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Regular travel will be required.
• An interest in solving the greatest technical challenge of our generation and making security possible for some of the largest enterprise brands in the world.

What makes you uncommon?

• Experience in the cybersecurity industry is a plus.