Event Management Specialist

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Position Overview: 

As part of the talented marketing team, the Project Specialist – Marketing Events will serve as a key liaison between internal teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure successful execution of events from initial booking through post-event follow-up.

This role manages key event deliverables such as calendars, timelines, vendor coordination, and internal deliverables. All while maintaining clear communication and documentation throughout the process. The specialist also plays a key role in financial tracking and operational efficiency, including processing purchase orders, managing expenses, and collaborating with leadership to ensure accurate reporting.

By creating alignment across departments and ensuring timely delivery of all components, the Project Specialist will help create impactful events that elevate brand presence and deliver measurable results.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Essential Functions:  

• Serves as a main point of contact for internal and external clients on events, providing clear communication from booking through planning and event execution.
• Submit trade show documents including insurance documents, floor plans, request forms for: rigging, internet, electrical, cleaning, material handling, show hall labor, and other deliverables. Track show document deadlines and remain on schedule to maximize advance deadlines and meet show-specific document and submission requirements.
• Meet all payment schedules, creating and receiving all purchase orders, processing and tracking all expenses for each event along with payments for the Exhibit department. Work with leadership and finance business partners to properly assign accrued expenses to the appropriate accounts.  Process and reconciliation of monthly purchase card expenses for department credit card.
• Establishes processes for our event planning, asset inventory, and other deliverables that streamline and optimize our operations, including using software such as ExhibtForce.
• Create and maintain accurate event calendars and documentation to ensure clear alignment across departments.
• Provides support for event staff as needed, including participating at events, supporting warehouse staff, and other deliverables that may be required.
• Manages post-event follow-up, working with marketing leadership on budget timing, tracking show assets
• Coordinating with Event Lead any attendee resources such as hotels, annual clothing, giveaways, and other show tasks.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:  

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field is required.
• Previous experience in project management and/or marketing, especially with tradeshows or events
• Managing all project timeliness and providing solutions when unexpected delays and challenges arise.
• Timely responsiveness to requests, and ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and project details against tight timelines.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and colleagues at all levels.
• Able to work independently and manage time efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience professionally or personally with fishing and/or boating
• Exhibit Force, tradeshow platforms, and other event software.

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The anticipated pay range for this position is $49,900 - $65,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job- related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick: 

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people.  We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more.   In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards! 

About Navico Group:  

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business.

Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry's leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale.

Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

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