Rawhide Western Town- Event Vendor Coordinator

Rawhide; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rawhide in Chandler, AZ is seeking an Event Vendor Coordinator to oversee planning, coordination, and on-site execution of events. You will manage vendor, exhibitor, and sponsor participation, lead recruitment efforts, and support marketing initiatives to maximize revenue and event impact.

The role requires strong vendor relationships, documentation, and logistics management, ensuring safety, permits, and timelines are met while delivering professional experiences for participants.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating large-scale events with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage timelines, budgets, and logistics.
• Strong communication with vendors, venues, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute events from concept to completion.
• Manage vendor recruitment, contracts, and payments.
• Serve as primary vendor contact before, during, and after events.

Skills

Vendor management

Event coordination

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Summary:

The Event Vendor Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of events while managing all aspects of vendor, exhibitor, and sponsor participation. The Event Vendor Coordinator leads vendor recruitment efforts, supports marketing and promotional initiatives, manages documentation and logistics, and serves as the primary contact for vendors throughout the event lifecycle. This position ensures that events are well-organized, vendor relationships are maintained, and revenue goals tied to vendor and sponsorship participation are supported.

Responsibilities:

Event Coordination:

• Plans, organizes, and executes events from initial concept to completion, ensuring all timelines, budgets, and logistics are clearly managed.
• Works closely with internal departments, venues, suppliers, and contractors to align event needs and deliverables.
• Develop event layouts, floor plans, production schedules, and run-of-show documents.
• Oversee event setup, vendor load-in and load-out, and provide direct on-site coordination during events.
• Ensures events meet all required permits, safety standards, and health regulations.

Vendor Sales & Sponsorship Management:

• Manage outreach, communication, and recruitment efforts to secure vendors, exhibitors, and sponsors for scheduled events.
• Creates vendor and sponsorship packages that align with event goals.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and agreements with vendors and sponsors to support event participation revenue.
• Tracks and supports achievement of event-related vendor and sponsorship revenue targets.

Vendor Coordination & Support:

• Serves as the primary point of contact for vendors before, during, and after each event.
• Manages vendor documentation including applications, contracts, insurance, and payments.
• Assigns and confirms booth spaces, and prepares vendor logistics guides, schedules, and event-day instructions.
• Addresses vendor questions, concerns, and needs promptly to ensure a professional and accommodating experience.

Marketing & Promotional Support:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote vendor and sponsor opportunities for upcoming events.
• Contributes vendor-related content for marketing campaigns, social media features, and event promotions.
• Ensures vendor and sponsor deliverables is accurately represented in event signage, branding, and materials.

Post-Event Duties:

• Collects and reviews of vendors and sponsor feedback through surveys or post-event discussions.
• Compiles participation data, event performance insights, and vendor/sponsor ROI information.
• Provides recommendations to improve future events, vendor experiences, and operational processes.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.