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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina seeks a full-time events and promotions coordinator for a 40-hour workweek in Columbia, SC. The role involves producing incentive events, community activities and in-store seminars, with occasional overtime and travel between buildings.
The position requires a Bachelor’s/Associate degree or 4 years of related experience, 1 year marketing experience, and strong design/production knowledge of promotional materials.
Responsible for the creation and production of all aspects of incentive and sales promotion events, contests, and trips, as well as community events, customer workshops, and in store seminars. Responsible for the coordination and production of marketing and sales support materials and promotions.
Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229.
Plans, produces, manages and evaluates community sponsorships, member events, sales events/programs and in store seminars. Coordinates the development of posters, flyers, and advertising to promote events to include social and digital media.
Manage member-focused programs and services through member research, creating member promotion and marketing plans, claim review and claim adjudication. Works closely with Membership to determine member program eligibility. Provides upper management reports on member-focused program numbers. Department point of contact with the vendor.
Coordinates and plans special ad hoc outings for internal/external sales, marketing, broker, agent, provider, retail stores, mobile units and customer communities as assigned. This includes member meetings, sports outings and tournaments, and other one-time promotional events.
Maintains bidding list from vendors and inventory of promotional items and collateral. Obtains multiple bids from potential vendors and facilitates the approval process for all vendor-sourced items. Validates receipt and coordinates distribution of materials.
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience.
Required Work Experience: 1 year marketing experience . 1 year experience planning/conducting marketing promotions and events. (may be concurrent)
Required Skills and Abilities: In-depth knowledge of design/production process of marketing and promotional materials. Ability to work independently and in team environment. Ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines/production goals, make sound decisions. Excellent customer service, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Knowledge of the travel and hotel industries in order to plan/manage/conduct conferences.
Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree- Marketing, Business, Journalism, or related field
We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided