Event Specialist

Extreme Networks; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks is seeking an organized Event Specialist to support Corporate Events and the Executive Briefing Center (EBC) programs in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. You will coordinate logistics, budgets, content, and stakeholders to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences.

The role involves managing event timelines, vendor coordination, and post-event reporting, with a market-competitive base salary for US-based corporate events roles.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in event management, event coordination, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience with corporate or customer events; technology industry experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with budgets, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Experience with vendors and event logistics is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of corporate events, customer engagements, and EBC programs.
• Manage event timelines, calendars, agendas, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate with customers, speakers, internal teams, and other stakeholders.
• Track event results, attendance, feedback, and other key metrics.
• Source and coordinate vendors, obtain quotes, and support negotiations.
• Manage day-to-day Company Store operations, including orders, billing, inventory, and tracking.
• Assist with presentations, event communications, surveys, agendas, and promotional materials.
• Support post-event communications and reporting to measure event effectiveness.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Tools

Budgets and PO management

Vendor negotiations

Job description

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Event Specialist to support Corporate Events and Executive Briefing Center (EBC) programs in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. This role will coordinate event logistics, vendors, budgets, content, and stakeholders to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Events EBC

• Support the planning and execution of corporate events, customer engagements, and EBC programs.
• Manage event timelines, calendars, agendas, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate with customers, speakers, internal teams, and other stakeholders.
• Track event results, attendance, feedback, and other key metrics.

Budget Logistics

• Track event budgets, expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and reconciliations.
• Manage event logistics including F B, transportation, signage, shipping, and venue requirements.
• Ensure vendors and internal partners meet agreed timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

Vendor Management

• Source and coordinate vendors, obtain quotes, and support negotiations.
• Manage vendor relationships, timelines, and deliverables to ensure quality and timely execution.

Company Store

• Manage day-to-day Company Store operations, including orders, billing, inventory, and tracking.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment.

Event Content Communications

• Assist with presentations, event communications, surveys, agendas, and promotional materials.
• Support post-event communications and reporting to measure event effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in event management, event coordination, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience with corporate or customer events; technology industry experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with budgets, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Experience with vendors and event logistics is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Compensation: This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of 65,000 - 90,000 USD. The posted range refl