Beloit, WI, US
19 days ago
Sr. Event Specialist
About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.What will you do? Collaborates with Strategic Marketing, Activation Marketing, Creative Leads and Digital Marketing for major tradeshows and events messaging, collateral, and marketing efforts to ensure best in class event presence  Accountable for Kerry’s presence at key industry shows to ensure accurate alignment to the organization’s strategic goals and objectives Develop and implement the overarching messaging and execution plan for all trade shows by working along-side sales and marketing teams to align with their strategic growth initiatives. Ensure that event messaging is brought to life with food and beverage concepts through communication and planning with the R&D teams Responsible for project management related to all events to ensure the required resources are available Manage all event logistics including booking trade show booths and booth supplies, creation of registration badges, managing housing, packing and sending exhibition material to and from the event Create and execute training for event staff along with planning and managing trade show booth staff schedules. Establish protocol for lead management at each show and embed that protocol with trade show attendees to ensure best-in-class lead capture. Accountable for event sponsorship and trade show schedules including working with marketing, sales, R&D and other internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met Travel to and manage onsite execution of events including trade show set-up and take down Post-show analysis that includes overall show success including objectives met, show impact, leads generated, and customer engagements during show What will you need to be successful?

•  Bachelors in Marketing or similar degree, or equivalent experience
•  1-2 years of experience in trade show or event management, general marketing or digital marketing 

•  Project management experience, knowledge of Workfront a plus
•  Knowledge of food industry is a plus
•  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across various business units while juggling multiple deadlines
•  Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with an ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
•  Excellent organizational and planning skills
•  Ability to travel up to 20%

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $62,906 to $92,755 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

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