Event Specialist

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Job Description

Motorola Solutions is seeking an energetic experienced and highly organized Event Specialist to join our North America regional events this role you will collaborate with the wider marketing organization to design and deliver high-impact events and experiences that support strategic sales objectives enhance brand presence and drive market exposure.

This position is responsible for end-to-end project management of diverse events and programs of varying scales. This includes advisory boards trade shows hosted conferences as well as targeted networking and hospitality activations.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold full accountability for the event lifecycle from initial strategy RFP development and contract negotiation through onsite execution post-show budget reconciliation and KPI reporting; specifically focusing on Tier 3 and Tier 4 North American trade shows and regional roadshows.

• Manage a high-volume event calendar secure booth/stand space order show services and coordinate the inventory and deployment of branded promotional materials.

• Develop implement and track comprehensive project plans event budgets critical timelines and deliverables.

• Negotiate terms and execute contracts with venues production houses and third-party agencies to ensure maximum ROI.

• Lead planning sessions and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across vertical marketing channel marketing product groups field sales and external suppliers.

• Plan and execute localized regional roadshows in close collaboration with Field Marketing and Regional Sales managing everything from venue and catering sourcing to onsite AV logistics.

• Confidently present event strategies planning updates and post-event performance analytics to leadership and C-level executives.

• Travel onsite (estimated at 25%) to oversee event operations proactively resolve complex logistical challenges with minimal guidance and ensure strong sales alignment and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of proven corporate event management experience demonstrating clear professional growth and a track record of handling multi-step processes with zero room for error.

• Demonstrated experience managing event budgets and holding final accountability for vendor negotiations contract reviews and financial reconciliation.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with C-level executives and lead diverse internal and external groups through strategic planning and ideation sessions.

• Excellent project management written and oral communication skills with a high level of initiative meticulous attention to detail and a structured process-oriented approach to problem-solving.

• Hands-on experience with current event management and sales technology specifically using Cvent Salesforce and Hubspot to track event ROI design campaign parameters and manage lead retrieval/capture operations.

• Ability to travel estimated at 25% including weekends as needed and meet the physical requirements (walking lifting long hours) required during onsite operations.

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Target Base Salary Range: $73000 - $79000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with 3 years of proven corporate event management experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. (GC/CITIZEN ONLY)

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Our :

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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