Event Marketing Specialist: Trade Shows & Growth

Tekion; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Premium medical/dental/vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Snacks and beverages

Dynamic startup culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tekion is seeking an Event Marketing Specialist to help plan and execute marketing events, trade shows, and conferences that elevate our brand and drive customer engagement. You will coordinate logistics, manage registrations, and ensure on-brand experiences across venues.

In this role you will collaborate with Sales, Product Marketing, Design, and Operations, track event metrics, support vendors, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in event marketing, event coordination, field marketing, or related roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or a related field
• Experience supporting trade shows, conferences, or corporate events preferred
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with event registration tools, project management tools, and Microsoft Office or similar business applications
• Willingness to travel and provide on-site event support as needed

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and executing marketing events, including trade shows, conferences, customer events, and other branded experiences
• Coordinates event logistics such as registration, attendee tracking, venue requirements, presentation support, event materials, and post-event follow-up
• Supports vendor coordination for services including exhibit setup, shipping, equipment, catering, and on-site event operations
• Helps manage event timelines, checklists, and project plans to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product Marketing, Design, and Operations to support event goals and execution
• Assists with the development and distribution of event-related communications and materials
• Provides on-site event support, including setup, issue resolution, and coordination with partners and vendors
• Tracks event performance metrics, attendee feedback, and post-event evaluations to support continuous improvement
• Researches and evaluates potential event locations, venues, and service providers as needed

Skills

Event marketing

Logistics coordination

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Tekion is seeking an Event Marketing Specialist to help plan and execute marketing events, trade shows, and conferences that elevate our brand and drive customer engagement. You will coordinate logistics, manage registrations, and ensure on-brand experiences across venues.

In this role you will collaborate with Sales, Product Marketing, Design, and Operations, track event metrics, support vendors, and travel as needed.