Event Specialist

Overview

In 1992, EagleRider pioneered the Harley-Davidson® motorcycle rental concept and the guided motorcycle tour business. Today, we are the world's largest motorcycle tourism company specializing in rentals of Motorcycles, ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Scooters and Snowmobiles. EagleRider understands the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts and adventure travelers; we offer a huge selection of perfectly maintained Harley, Honda, Triumph, Kawasaki and BMW motorcycles and allow one-way rentals or guided tours between franchise rentals facilities located in the most desirable tourist destinations in the world. 

We are looking for a detail-oriented Event Specialist to assist the Director of Marketing who must have a demonstrated ability to develop the strategy and planning of events and be able to work with internal and external resources to provide the most successful attendee experience. This role will require frequent independent judgment and problem solving to proactively resolve issues and rapidly respond to issues with little to no disruption to processes.
 
Duties:

• Demonstrates the ability to manage the strategy and planning of large scale events and works with internal and external resources to provide the most successful user experience and ensures customer standards are upheld at all times
• Develops and monitors project budget and ensures that spend matches the projected spend
• Develop and maintain event and sponsorship calendar
• Ability to negotiate hotel and other event contracts
• Coordinates all meeting logistics and exhibit spaces to include room blocks, special events, food and beverage, audio-visual and other miscellaneous services
• Coordinate promo campaigns prior to events with team (social, email, print, etc.)
• Evaluate existing and new event and sponsorship opportunities based on ROI
• Works independently to meet deadlines while coordinating and soliciting input on materials from team members, subject matter experts, user group members and sales and marketing

Qualifications:

• Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously
• Proven track record of organizing and planning successful events
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, business expectations and marketing objectives successfully
• Experience with sponsorship and event management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Demonstrated event execution experience and leadership
• Detail Oriented and be able to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Able to work with multiple stakeholders, vendors and customers
• Travel to events
• Able to work in high pressure situations and deadline driven
• Must possess strong communications skills to communicate globally across marketing and other departments
• Have a passion and experience with motorcycles

 
 
We offer a competitive compensation package, great culture environment and many other perks. Applicants must pass a drug screen to qualify.