Event Specialist

Motorola Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking an energetic Event Specialist to join our North America events team. You will lead end-to-end event planning, collaborate across marketing, product, and sales, and ensure high-impact experiences that align with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, vendor management, ROI analysis, and executive-level updates. Travel approximately 25% to oversee on-site operations and deliver premier events in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ years of proven corporate event management.
• Experience managing event budgets and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to develop relationships with C-level executives and cross-functional groups.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficient with event tech: Cvent, Salesforce, HubSpot to track ROI.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end event lifecycle from strategy through post-show reporting.
• Manage high-volume event calendar, booth space, and materials.
• Develop, implement, and track project plans and budgets.
• Negotiate contracts with venues, production houses, and agencies.
• Lead planning sessions with stakeholders across marketing and sales.
• Plan regional roadshows with Field Marketing and Regional Sales.
• Present strategies and analytics to leadership and executives.
• Travel up to 25% to oversee events and resolve issues onsite.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Executive relationships

Vendor negotiations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cvent

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Motorola Solutions Customer Experiences and Events team is responsible for ideation, plan development and activation of proprietary and one-of-a-kind internal and external events within North America.

The team consists of event and trade show marketing professionals who regularly collaborate across various functional teams (marketing, product groups, sales professionals, leadership and more) helping to bring strategy to life.

Job Description

Motorola Solutions is seeking an energetic, highly organized Event Specialist to join our North America regional events team. In this role, you will collaborate with the wider marketing organization to design and deliver high-impact events and experiences that support strategic sales objectives, enhance brand presence, and drive market exposure.

This position is responsible for end-to-end project management of diverse events and programs of varying scales. This includes advisory boards, trade shows, hosted conferences, as well as targeted networking and hospitality activations.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold full accountability for the event lifecycle from initial strategy, RFP development, and contract negotiation through onsite execution, post-show budget reconciliation, and KPI reporting; specifically focusing on Tier 3 and Tier 4 North American trade shows and regional roadshows.
• Manage a high-volume event calendar, secure booth/stand space, order show services, and coordinate the inventory and deployment of branded promotional materials.
• Develop, implement, and track comprehensive project plans, event budgets, critical timelines, and deliverables.
• Negotiate terms and execute contracts with venues, production houses, and third-party agencies to ensure maximum ROI.
• Lead planning sessions and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across vertical marketing, channel marketing, product groups, field sales, and external suppliers.
• Plan and execute localized regional roadshows in close collaboration with Field Marketing and Regional Sales, managing everything from venue and catering sourcing to onsite AV logistics.
• Confidently present event strategies, planning updates, and post-event performance analytics to leadership and C-level executives.
• Travel onsite (estimated at 25%) to oversee event operations, proactively resolve complex logistical challenges with minimal guidance, and ensure strong sales alignment and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.

Specific Knowledge/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1+ years of proven corporate event management experience, demonstrating clear professional growth and a track record of handling multi-step processes with zero room for error.
• Demonstrated experience managing event budgets and holding final accountability for vendor negotiations, contract reviews, and financial reconciliation.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with C-level executives and lead diverse internal and external groups through strategic planning and ideation sessions.
• Excellent project management, written, and oral communication skills, with a high level of initiative, meticulous attention to detail, and a structured, process-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Hands-on experience with current event management and sales technology, specifically using Cvent, Salesforce, and Hubspot to track event ROI, design campaign parameters, and manage lead retrieval/capture operations.
• Ability to travel, estimated at 25%, including weekends as needed, and meet the physical requirements (walking, lifting, long hours) required during onsite operations.

Target Base Salary Range

Target Base Salary Range: $62,000 - $68,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of proven corporate event management experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. (GC/CITIZEN ONLY)

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits Include

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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