Marketing Event Planner

Alexandria, VA (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years exp

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end event lifecycle from planning to post-event analysis, coordinating with Sales and Marketing to drive inquiries and lead volume.

  • Own calendar planning to align with sales goals and market demands.
  • Foster partnerships with local organizations and media to extend event reach.
  • Track performance with KPIs to demonstrate impact and ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute marketing-focused events, both intimate and larger-scale gatherings, designed to reach various target audiences, to drive interest and lead volume to the community.
  • Partner with the Sales and Marketing team to ensure events are strategically designed to drive inquiries, increase tour traffic, and improve conversion rates.
  • Build and maintain relationships with local organizations, referral sources, influencers, and media to enhance the reach and effectiveness of events.
  • Create and manage an annual event calendar aligned with sales goals, seasonal trends, and market demands.
  • Promote events through print and digital channels, collaborating with the marketing team to design and distribute promotional materials.
  • Develop and manage event budgets to achieve cost-effective and high-impact results.
  • Track event performance using KPIs such as attendance, lead generation, follow-up conversions, and ROI.
  • Support tours and on-site prospect visits with hospitality touchpoints that reinforce the brand experience.
  • Represent the community at external events, expos, and senior-focused gatherings to further promote awareness.
  • Adhere to sales and marketing budget and provide input and accurate pricing information for ads, directories, social media advertising, event costs, association memberships, and all marketing and sales-related costs, working with community, regional, and corporate teams.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • A bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, hospitality, or a related field is preferred, or an equal amount of education and experience.
  • At least three to five (3–5) years of professional event planning experience, with a focus on marketing, sales, or business development
  • Experience in Hospitality or Corporate Event Planning is preferred.
  • Proven track record of planning successful lead-generating events.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic marketing tools; experience with CRM or lead-tracking platforms is a plus.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, to support event schedules.
  • Highly organized and self-motivated with a focus on details and deadlines.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
  • Early access to paycheck (pay on demand).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous Employee Referral Program and more.
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Cogir Senior Living

Cogir Senior Living draws upon 20 years of residential and senior living management, as well as hospitality expertise. It is this combination of French-inspired je ne sais quoi and West Coast spirit that make COGIR Senior Living residences so indefinably unforgettable.

Founded in 1995
Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA
1.6K employees (51 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
46 (3% of company)
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
53.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$171.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
61.1%
Direct
28.6%
Referral
7%
Social
1.5%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.6K

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