Events Coordinator (Atlanta, Ga)

Feb. 13, 2012

Atlanta, GA

Confidential

Position: Events Coordinator - AirWatchTM

Location: AirWatch - Headquarters

1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd

Atlanta, GA 30318

AirWatch is a leading provider of enterprise-grade wireless and mobility solutions. The company's flagship product, also named AirWatch, is a highly scalable, web-based mobile device and WLAN management software with robust functionality for mobile devices running Windows Mobile, iPhone, Blackberry, Symbian and Android. Designed to secure, monitor, manage and support mobile devices across an enterprise, AirWatch provides a single, integrated, real-time view into an organization's entire fleet of mobile devices, regardless of mobile platform, device manufacturer or location.

AirWatch's Wandering WiFi solution provides 24 / 7 / 365 wireless infrastructure deployment, monitoring and support for restaurants, cafes, hotels, hospitals, airports, truck stops, hospitals, retail outlets and sports arenas located across the U.S. More specifically, the company currently manages guests' access to Wi-Fi networks for more than 700 customers at 8,000 unique locations, which collectively have 30,000 access points and 40 million guest sessions annually.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., the company's two solutions help customers from the distribution/logistics, field service, government, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and retail industries successfully manage the challenges of enterprise mobility and Internet connectivity. For more information, please visit www.air-watch.com and www.wanderingwifi.com.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Events Coordinator will work with our marketing team to further develop our brand strategy and increase brand awareness through trade shows and networking events. AirWatch attends over 50 events annually and continues to add new events each year. This person will work with the events team to research new events, manage all marketing communications and logistics for each event, design marketing collateral and booths, and educate our sales team on the company message.

This position provides a great opportunity to work with a talented team, interact with key leaders in the business and to join a fast growing company in one of the fast growing industries. This person will truly have a voice in the direction and expansion of our brand, and be able to see their contributions affect the growth of our company.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and use proven, cost-effective trade show planning strategies to communicate our brand and services to target audiences.

Plan, develop, and implement an annual trade show plan and schedule, and manage logistics of all shows throughout the year.

Research and analyze new trade show opportunities and make recommendations to executive management.

Complete and submit contracts to secure booth space, order furniture, electric, secure hotel rooms and anything else needed for specific shows.

Determine appropriate signage for each show and have new signage developed if necessary.

Research, determine, and implement sponsorship and advertising options for each show.

Develop and implement pre-show and post-show marketing campaigns for each show where appropriate to include print advertising, direct mail announcements and/or e-mail announcements.

Determine need for and acquire collateral for each show and maintain inventories of each.

Keep detailed cost records and monitor and approve vendor invoices resulting from trade show activities needed for final year end budget.

Act as point on follow-up plan post show -- conduct post show meeting with attendees to determine outcomes and take away actions from the trade show, distribute leads, compose and send follow-up correspondence.

Update and create new booth props when needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, public relations or business

A minimum of 18 months to two years of prior experience in marketing communications required

Experience with an IT oriented company a plus

Experience attending trade shows a plus

Results-oriented, self-motivated team player

Highly organized

Creative, out-of-the-box thinker

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce.com and Internet-based research

To be considered for this position, please apply through AirWatch's website. A direct link to the application process for this position is listed below:
https://ats.navicus.com/careers/job.aspx?CompanyID=WANDERING&Website=Careers&RequisitionID=42&CurrentCompany=1