Sr Trade Show & Events Specialist

**Sr Trade Show & Events Specialist**

**Description**

**_Who We Are_**

We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services\. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi\-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E\-Z\-GO, Arctic Cat and many more\. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services\.

But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life\.

We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid\-sized player\. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible\. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen\. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations\.

Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems\. We are here to provide necessary and life\-changing services and products to our customers\. We are right where the real work happens\. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth\. Talent development is a big part of who we are\. Don't just start your career \- go big\.

Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\!

**_About This Role_**

The Textron Systems Senior Tradeshow & Events Specialist will plan and execute these activations for our comprehensive portfolio of products and domains \(business lines\)\. Reporting to the Manager of Trade Shows & Events, this position is part of Textron Systems’ Marketing & Communications team\. The position is located in Hunt Valley, MD\.

* In this role, you will be responsible for:

* Supporting annual trade show and event planning and budgeting

* Conducting research and analysis of proposed domestic and international trade shows and recommend an optimal mix based on strategic business requirements, customer focus, ROI and cost

* Provide on\-site management for selected events \(travel approx\. 60%\)

* Independently manage all aspects of assigned events with superior attention to detail:

* Event and attendee logistics \(Show registrations and hotel room blocks\)

* Show organizer deadlines

* Vendor deadlines including housing, badge passes, trade show logistics, invitations, graphics, video, shipping, etc\.

* Collaborate with events team members and marketing colleagues to offer creative solutions and ideas

* Assigned budget, including processing show related invoices for payment and keeping record spending using team budget trackers

* Regular status updates

* Creating and maintaining the show plan, coordinating all planning meetings with the key stakeholders pre\-show and post\-show

* Lead post\-event survey, measurement, analysis and continuous improvement efforts to demonstrate ROI

* Inventory of tradeshow properties, event materials and giveaways

* When attending an event, greet customers and new visitors, and act as a brand ambassador for Textron Systems to ensure consistent and professional messaging

* Manage staffing and meeting requirements on\-site

* Record customer engagements and manage meeting schedule updates, flow of meetings and use of conference rooms at select events

* Other duties as assigned

* Bachelor’s degree in related field with minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in event management

* Must be well organized, agile and able to make quick decisions independently, at times, while at show site

* Must possess the ability to multi\-task projects and be extremely detail\-oriented

* Must be forward