Business Development & Events Coordinator (Phoenix)

Feb. 8, 2012

Phoenix, AZ

Confidential

This position is at the corporate headquarters of an international real estate franchise; please email resume if interested in this postion.

General Statement of Duties:

Manage and support the coordination and planning of company events at both the franchisor and franchisee levels. Establish, manage and grow a Registered Supplier program which generates revenue for company-related events and projects. This position will also act as back-up to the Communications Department.

Job Description:

Work with Director of Communications & Events to create and manage the content and operations for company events and meetings.

Perform on-site inspections and negotiate contracts with event venues.

Coordinate food/beverage/rentals for company events.

Manage event budgets.

Prepare meeting and event materials including attendee registration processing, payment processing, name badges, tent tags, ordering of brand supplies, etc.

Assist with the onsite event management including event flow, audio/visual support, speaker and presentation coordination, signage, registration, hotel staff management, volunteer management, etc.

Establish guidelines for the re-launch of the company's Registered Supplier program.

Set and meet revenue goals for Registered Supplier program.

Handle general public and business inquiries with requests for events or business development information.

Maintain active communications (including phone calls, emails, newsletters) with vendor and sponsor partners.

Manage print and online marketing and promotions of Registered Supplier program

Maintain high levels of customer service with franchisees or clients via phone, email and live meetings.

Generate new ideas and strategies for how to continue to grow the Registered Supplier program.

Write copy/contribute to company internal newsletters and communications documents.

Generate copy and manage the creation of event marketing materials.

Assist Broker/Owners and agents with requests for material.

Gain a working knowledge of company tools, systems and resources and be able to answer questions about the benefits the company offers to its franchisees.

General administrative duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or greater in Communications, Event Management or like field.

3 - 5 years of related experience.

Applicants must be willing to travel locally, by car, for supply purchasing and event preparation and hosting.

Applicants must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time for various events and presentations.

Applicants must be able to lift moderate loads and be willing to transport event supplies to/from onsite locations.

Applicants must provide writing samples.