We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing & Events Specialist Atlanta, New York or Washington, DC office at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.

The Marketing & Events Specialist is responsible for managing and planning various firm marketing/business development programs and events, working closely with the Client and Professional Development (CPD) Department. Manages and facilitates client-facing events, including but not limited to external client events, conference sponsorships and exhibits and educational (CLE/CPE) events.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversees and facilitates internal and external client programs, events, conference sponsorships, exhibits and educational (CLE/CPE) events.
• Works with CPD team members to develop program and event objectives, logistics, and budgets.
• Works with CPD team to incorporate all marketing avenues prior to, during and after programs in support of messaging and objectives.
• Researches, recommends and selects event sites and activities that support event objectives and budgets. Anticipates, develops and implements contingency plans as needed.
• Negotiates and manages vendor contracts as they relate to specific events. Manages vendor relationships and ensures that services and materials are professional and appropriately reflect firm standards.
• Develops event specifications and timelines, and ensures that all event-specific deadlines are met.
• Manages logistics planning including agenda/program development, food and beverage menu selections, air and ground transportation arrangements, registration and housing processes, and audiovisual/technical needs.
• Manages all aspects of event-specific budgeting, tracking and event expenditures to stay within approved budget.
• Tracks attendance, registration, hotel performance, and attendee satisfaction.
• Prepares and compiles routine and ad hoc status reports on group activities, such as meeting statistics and metrics.
• Develops and manages checklists for events and ensures consistent and proper execution.
• Manages onsite meetings and events, including oversight of vendors. Troubleshoots and seamlessly resolves onsite problems.
• Completes post-program/event tasks to include ROI, reconciliation of expenses, evaluation of vendors, event evaluation, and report on meeting results.
• Documents program and event processes.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• College degree in communications, marketing, public relations or hospitality management.
• Minimum six to eight years of related experience in the meetings or events industry. Previous experience with a law firm or other professional services firm is required.
• Knowledge of marketing and meetings and events management.
• Knowledge of meetings/events industry contracting standards and practices.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with online registration systems; familiarity with client/contact management database.
• Ability to prioritize tasks; strong organizational and project management skills; attention to detail; ability to work well under pressure; ability to meet deadlines; excellent writing and communication skills – must be able to communicate effectively with attorneys, firm executives, and outside vendors.
• Strong client-service orientation. Position requires overtime and occasional weekends. Some travel is required.

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant experience & geographic location. The range for this position is $62,100 - $95,200.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.