Event Specialist

Job Description
Event Marketing Specialist
Wilmington, DE
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hybrid (three days in office per week and two days remote)
As a member of our global events team, your role will be pivotal in advancing the company's event strategy, collaborating with leadership and colleagues in marketing and throughout the organization to ensure a systematic and consistent approach to events in the U.S. market.
A collaborative team player you will meticulously you will plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor a diverse array of events including exhibitions, sponsorships, seminars, client events, and some internal events.
You will champion best practices for events, whether they are internal or external, 1st or 3rd party. Upholding CSC standards for budget tracking and return on investment (ROI) will be a key aspect of your responsibilities.
In addition to your operational expertise, you will inject fresh ideas and inspiration into events, aligning them with our commercial priorities and devising strategies to make them stand out. Your keen attention to detail, superb organizational skills, and a track record of delivering successful events that surpass client and stakeholder expectations will set you apart in this role.
Some of the things you will be doing:

• Project plan and execute our US event program. Events are attended by clients, perspective clients, partners, analysts, media, and employees
• Consult with meeting sponsor and/or requester to understand their requirements including event objectives, and measurables to ascertain if the event was successful
• All areas of delegate management-invitee lists, registrations, emails, post event surveys
• Manage suppliers: sourcing, negotiating, and liaising
• Budgetary control: maintaining budgets, controlling costs with suppliers, and negotiating without compromising quality
• Oversee on site event logistics including set-up, registration, and coordination of all event elements
• Conduct post-event assessments to analyse the success of each event, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement
• Follow contract and finance procedures
• Track event ROI across all business units and use the information to plan for future events
• Bring new ideas, tools and methods to the event team on a regular basis

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

• Minimum of 3-5 years event management skills
• Knowledge and experience of running multiple events at the same time while tracking ROI
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to communicate clearly and with authenticity to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Excellent written English, proofreading, and research skills
• Highly competent with Excel and Power point
• Willingness to work outside office hours as necessary
• Ideally a bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing or similar field

*Candidates must be able to work in our Wilmington, Delaware headquarters for consideration
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About Us
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.
CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.
CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,
CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.
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Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
About the Team
At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people. We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006 and are a 2022 National Top Workplace.

• We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.

• Employees are eligible for an annual success sharing bonus or commission plans based on role and individual performance.

• CSC offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. We also offer you a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

• Our global standard for our work environments supports current and future technology initiatives through open design, sit-stand workstations, and digital interface points with wireless access throughout the campus. It's an exciting time for us in terms of growth and expansion.