Event Coordinator Job Listing at Mardel in Oklahoma City, OK (Job ID 796354)

Description

This position will involve finding, planning, and coordinating events for corporate, store, and offsite functions in various parts of the country.  These would include Mardel Corporate events, book and music signings, community outreach's for Mardel stores, as well as conventions/conferences and any other type events that arise.

Mardel is looking for an individual that is self-motivated and results driven with excellent organization, time management, communication, and planning skills. A flexible schedule is necessary as the Event Coordinator will need to be able to work some nights and weekends for events and promotions. This employee will plan, organize, and manage events from concept to completion.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Working with publishers and conference organizers to find and schedule events, detailing all necessary requirements; Including what supplies/fixtures are provided by the event/conference and what we need to procure ourselves.
• Coordinating with buying teams on product quantities and ordering timelines.
• Coordinating with Warehouse staff on product shipments and shipping timelines.
• Coordinating with Mardel staff on staffing for the event.
• Coordinating with Advertising on event signs, and promotions.  Including the Mardel Social Media Coordinator.
• Communicating with store operations staff, including writing and sending Event Memos to Mardel stores and staff.
• Represent the company in various ways at events, including an on-stage presentation at offsite events, handling drawings/giveaways, as well as working with Event onsite publishers/management.
• Working with local media and chamber of commerce for publicity/events.
• Interstate travel is required. Must have valid driver's license & clean driving record.
• Lifting of boxes will be necessary. Ability to lift in excess of 50lbs.
• Prepare Event reports to document results of customer traffic, sales, and impact of each event.