Event Partnerships Coordinator

Rocs, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 63,039,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocs, Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking an enthusiastic Event Partnerships Coordinator to support exhibits, sponsorships, and corporate partnerships at national events.

This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience in events, sales, and association management while building relationships with senior executives. You will manage logistics, registrations, and partner communications, collaborate with internal teams to deliver sponsorship deliverables, and travel occasionally to conferences; a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in events, sales, marketing, customer service, account coordination, or related field; internship welcome.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with executives.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative with a proactive approach to supporting events and partners.
• Strong customer service skills to build professional relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with event management, floor plans, membership databases, or CRM systems is a plus (MapYourShow, ExpoCad, Fonteva, Salesforce).
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for conferences and events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for exhibitors, sponsors, advertisers, and corporate partners.
• Support coordination and servicing of exhibits, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and advertising opportunities.
• Assist with supplier membership communications, renewals, and database maintenance.
• Coordinate exhibitor and sponsor logistics for major conferences and events.
• Track exhibitor, sponsorship, and partnership information within membership, CRM, and event management systems.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to marketing and sponsorship materials.
• Lead exhibitor and sponsor registration and provide on-site registration and event support.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with corporate partners, including senior executives.
• Respond to partner questions and requests with timely, professional service.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure event logistics and deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Assist with additional event, sales, marketing, and membership initiatives.
• Travel occasionally to support conferences and events.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Salesforce

MapYourShow

ExpoCad

Job description

Why You Want To Work Here

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Event Partnerships Coordinator to support exhibits, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and supplier membership for major industry events and conferences. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in events, sales, marketing, or association management while gaining hands‑on experience, building relationships with corporate partners and senior executives, and supporting high‑profile national events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for exhibitors, sponsors, advertisers, and corporate partners.
• Support the coordination and servicing of exhibits, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and advertising opportunities.
• Assist with supplier membership communications, renewals, and database maintenance.
• Coordinate exhibitor and sponsor logistics for major conferences and events.
• Track exhibitor, sponsorship, and partnership information within membership, CRM, and event management systems.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the development of marketing and sponsorship materials, including the annual Marketing Prospectus.
• Lead exhibitor and sponsor registration and provide onsite registration and event support.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with corporate partners, including senior-level executives.
• Respond to partner questions and requests while providing timely, professional customer service.
• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure event logistics, sponsorship deliverables, and exhibitor needs are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assist with additional event, sales, marketing, and membership initiatives as needed.
• Travel occasionally to support conferences and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in events, sales, marketing, customer service, account coordination, or a related field; internship experience is welcome.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact professionally with corporate partners and senior executives.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and projects simultaneously.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative with a proactive, positive approach to supporting events and partners.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with event management, floor plan, membership database, or CRM systems is a plus, including platforms such as MapYourShow, ExpoCad, Fonteva, or Salesforce.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for conferences and events.

Full‑time, hybrid

$22-24hr