Marketing Events Lead - Flexible Hours & Impact

CEC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC in Irving, TX is seeking a Marketing Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute a range of events—trade shows, conferences, webinars, and promotional campaigns. You will partner with sales, divisional leaders, and the creative team to ensure events align with brand goals and ROI.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years in event marketing, strong project management, creativity, and the ability to juggle multiple events within budget while delivering compelling collateral and content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in event planning, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, WordPress and Canva.
• Creative and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in B2B or B2C event marketing.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing tactics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute marketing events.
• Research, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, vendors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align event strategies with broader goals.
• Create and distribute marketing collateral for events.
• Oversee all logistical aspects of event planning.
• Develop and manage event budgets to stay within constraints and maximize ROI.
• Track attendance, leads, and attendee feedback.
• Prepare event summaries with ROI insights.
• Coordinate with sales, creative, and product teams.
• Stay current with event industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Creativity

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Event Management

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft 365

WordPress

Canva

Job description

CEC in Irving, TX is seeking a Marketing Events Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute a range of events—trade shows, conferences, webinars, and promotional campaigns. You will partner with sales, divisional leaders, and the creative team to ensure events align with brand goals and ROI.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years in event marketing, strong project management, creativity, and the ability to juggle multiple events within budget while delivering compelling collateral and content.