What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Specialist position at TQL?
About the role:
TQL Marketing is the driving force behind our company culture – we shape and elevate TQL’s brand nationwide. The Events Team creates experiences that engage, connect and inspire our workforce. Joining our team means bringing bold creativity and a hands-on, get-it-done mentality. As an Event Specialist, you’ll lead the charge in brainstorming, planning and executing corporate, community, social and recognition events at our Cincinnati HQ and satellite offices across the country. Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.
What’s in it for you:
- $43,000 - $50,000 base salary semi-annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package
- Paid relocation to Cincinnati, OH
- Executive exposure; work with all levels of the organization
- Fast-paced, highly engaged, and exciting work environment
- We win wherever we go – Voted a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (2023) and Forbes America’s Best Employers (2022)
What you’ll be doing:
- Supports select TQL events; responsibilities ranging from conceptualization, timeline, budget, event promo, vendor relations, food and beverage, entertainment and post-event follow up
- Partners with internal customers and other members of the Events Team on all event needs for 9,000 TQL employees and their families across multiple locations nationwide
- Collaborates with internal teams and serve as a liaison for vendors, ensuring event deliverables meet and exceed expectations
- Tracks participation and demographic data post-event to evaluate the need to improve/restructure those events in the future
- Supports TQL’s event-related marketing and engagement efforts
- Works nights and weekends as needed to ensure presence at special events
What you need:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3 years of experience managing all aspects of corporate event planning
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel as needed for events
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events and event setup; lift and carry up to 25-50 lbs. (event materials, decorations, equipment, etc.)
- Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, including working some nights and weekends to ensure presence at special events
- Team-oriented performer with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude
- Extreme attention to detail
- Excellent communication and keen customer awareness, both external and internal
- Outstanding budget management and negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a multitasking, fast-paced work environment
- Hands-on work ethic
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Salary : $43,000 - $50,000
