Marketing Event Coordinator

Akron, OH (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive hands-on event planning and on-site execution for corporate, regional, and trade shows, coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver timely, on-brand experiences.

  • Must-have: 2–3 years in event coordination with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Standout: On-site event execution and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, sales, and operations.
  • Standout: Akron, OH location with travel within the Famous footprint.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and coordinating corporate events, regional trade shows, customer events, and internal company events aligned with marketing initiatives and business objectives.
  • Support event logistics including event timelines, venue coordination, materials, shipping, and on-site event execution.
  • Help manage event project plans, task lists, and timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Coordinate with venues, vendors, and service providers to secure event services and track deliverables.
  • Assist with event materials, booth logistics, signage, promotional items, and shipping coordination for trade shows and events.
  • Ensure all event requirements are met for successful event delivery.
  • Work closely with marketing, eCommerce, sales, purchasing, and operations teams to coordinate event promotions, communications, and materials.
  • Ensure event messaging and promotional materials are delivered accurately and on schedule.
  • Provide on-site support at trade shows and corporate events, assisting with booth setup, event logistics, and attendee engagement.
  • Represent Famous Supply professionally when interacting with customers, vendors, and associates.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in marketing, communications, event management, or related field.
  • 2–3 years of experience in event coordination, project coordination, or a related field.
  • Experience assisting with event planning, trade shows, or project coordination.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project management tools is a plus.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills when working with internal teams and external vendors.

Preferred

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Passion for event planning and trade show coordination
  • Comfortable managing timelines, vendors, and logistics
  • A proactive problem-solver in fast-paced environments
  • Professional, positive, and collaborative

Benefits

  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • 401K Employer Match
  • Bonus Opportunity
  • Strong Culture through our 40 Fundamentals
  • Family Atmosphere
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program
  • Associate Referral Bonus Program
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
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Famous Supply

Famous Supply is a fourth generation family-owned wholesale distribution company of HVAC, Plumbing, Industrial/PVF, and Building Products. Since 1933, Famous has grown into a large regional distributor that operates through its 35 locations: 1 Central Distribution Center, 2 Regional Distribution Centers, 12 Kitchen and Bath Showrooms and 18 classrooms primarily throughout Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Famous Supply supports the residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional markets for new construction, replacement, repair, remodeling, parts, and service. In addition, Famous Supply offers an associate and customer training program called Famous University. Our purpose is to build meaningful relationships for life! We strive for continuous improvement to service our customers more effectively and work hard to reach new customers in this ever-changing market. Over the years we have stuck with the philosophy of wholesale only. We feel it is important to continue to show our loyalty to our customer base.Famous’ greatest asset is our people. Our management, sales, operations and support teams have extensive experience in the industry. We take pride in a job well done, and we encourage a culture of teamwork among all of our Famous associates, our customers, our manufacturers and other industry professionals. Our teamwork philosophy works because we treat everyone with respect. Our innovative approach to customer service, coupled with the knowledge and expertise of our factory-trained, professional Famous Supply associates means unbeatable service.

Founded in 1933
Akron, Ohio, USA
576 employees (32 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
37.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.3%
Direct
41.4%
Referral
3.5%
Social
0.4%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~581

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (2% of company)