Title: Events & Sponsorship Coordinator
Salary: Based on Experience + Benefits + Vacation
Length: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Richmond Hill, ON
About Us:
WellnessLiving is one of the fastest growing software companies in North America with over 10 million users worldwide! Thousands of business owners in the fitness, wellness, yoga, music, dance, and martial arts industries love our platform as it helps grow their business through dynamic and innovative features. We are passionate about providing entrepreneurs with optimal solutions to help them run their business with ease. Known as the software company with a heart, we are extremely customer focused. Our customers are our number one priority, and we do all we can to make sure their business needs are being fulfilled. With a growing community of customers and offices globally, our mission is to be the all-in-one software solution that propels businesses forward!
About You:
We are a growing team of bright, ambitious individuals who are seeking like-minded candidates who can help us take our brand to the next level! If you’re someone who can meet deadlines, is a creative problem solver, and can take project cross the finish line, then we want to hear from you! The ideal candidate is an experienced marketing and sales professional, who had worked and hosted tradeshows events, and always places the customer needs and pain points first.
Reporting to the Director of Marketing, The Events & Sponsorship Specialist will be responsible for the planning and execution of all events including industry Conferences/Tradeshows, company hosted lead generating events, virtual training/education webinars, sponsorship commitments, and onsite content creation.
Responsibilities:
- Identify key industry tradeshows and events, developing strategies and timelines, collaborating with marketing, sales, and product, to maximize brand exposure, generate MQLs through onsite activations and post event follow up, and optimize return on investment, managing all aspects of the event and ensuring all deliverables uphold branding standards and are deployed on schedule (staff/ flights/accommodations, booth experience, pre- and post-event promotion etc.)
- Work with Channel Partnership Manager to develop WellnessLiving hosted micro-events via workshops, lecture series, networking meet ups, developing and coordinating sponsorship programs with partners.
- Coordinate content creation for CEO tours, Stand with Studios studio visits, working along side the marketing team to manage release dates.
- Keep track of event inventory and develop a list of preferred vendors for filming, photography, printing, and swag purchases.
- Report on event ROI based on predetermined pipeline, revenue, and MQL metrics.
- Lead special projects related to community outreach or charitable marketing initiatives.
- Own the webinar event calendar/process working with the training and sale team, business coaches, and partners, with the objective of increasing attendance and participation.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in an event marketing role
- Experience in sales and negotiation is an asset.
- Project management experience and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Experience managing budgets for events and completing reconciliations.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly communicate project requirements, deadlines, and roadblocks.
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to build and enhance internal processes to streamline project management that is scalable and repeatable.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team, across departments, and with external vendors.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of marketing channels and principles.
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Vacation & paid time off
- Life insurance
- EAP
- Company events & social hours
- Dental care
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Discounted/free food
Please note that those who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted directly.
We appreciate you taking the time and look forward to reviewing your application.
WellnessLiving is an equal opportunity employer. At WellnessLiving, we are proud to embrace and celebrate differences. Employment at WellnessLiving is based purely on a candidate’s qualifications and experiences as they directly relate to professional competencies. WellnessLiving does not discriminate against any employee or potential employee because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the locations where we operate. Furthermore, we will not tolerate bias or discrimination of any kind from our employees or customers. At WellnessLiving, we bring everyone together to create something incredible! We are a unique and diverse blend of leaders and action-takers, and that mindset encompasses our passion and commitment to our product and our employees.