Events & Merchandising Coordinator

at  Durabuilt Windows Doors

OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

We are seeking a creative, highly organized Corporate Events Lead to help us manage & execute events that generate brand awareness, build business relationships, and boost employee morale. You will be responsible for end-to-end event management, including conceptualizing ideas for the events, creating, and enforcing budgets, negotiating with suppliers, coordinating, communicating with clients, and ultimately ensuring that each event is flawlessly executed.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

1. Negotiation and cost management – a strong ability to negotiate and communicate clearly.
2. Practical organization – you can keep yourself organized and ensure projects are under control.
3. Execution under pressure – you thrive in chaos.
4. Ability to create buy-in – you are passionate, professional, and convincing.
5. Agile and efficient – you can pivot quickly and get a lot done in a day.
6. Planning & logistics – you can map out an event and ensure everything is accounted for.
7. The details matter – no detail is too small.
8. Constant improvement and innovation – you are of the mindset, “How can this be better?”
9. Solution-driven – nothing is impossible and everything has a solution.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

· Degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Communications Design, or Business.
· Event planning accreditation is an asset.

EXPERIENCE / CAPABILITIES

· A minimum of 4 years experience in an event-focused role.
· Good computer skills with programs such as MS PowerPoint, Excel, and MailChimp.
· Willingness to be flexible with work schedules.
· Travel is required for some events.

WE EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND OFFER EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGARDLESS OF ORIGIN, CULTURE, ETHNICITY, AGE, ABILITY, GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR FAITH. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE APPLY AND THOSE WHO ARE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Internal Events: Heart Month, Staff BBQ, Service Awards, Christmas, 35thAnniversary Events, Halloween
• External Events: golf tournaments, galas, association events
• Be an influencer for any additional events and manage all sponsorships and donations.
• Company award submissions
• Assist Marketing Manager with tradeshows.
• Progression for this role includes ownership of tradeshows and buying group events.