Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engaging community events, market launch events, and sponsorship activations that enhance United’s sales, reputation, and visibility.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless market launch event execution.
• Manage logistics, vendor relations, budgeting, and on-site coordination for all events.
• Track and measure the success of events based on on-site sales made, attendance, engagement, and feedback.
• Develop and nurture partnerships with local businesses, community leaders, and other organizations such as HOAs that help drive sales.
• Collaborate with Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) and other utility partners on co-branding initiatives to help drive sales.
• Represent United Communications at local market launch events, festivals, resource fairs, and community outreach programs to help drive sales.
• Maintain and update the master market launch event calendar to align with strategic business objectives.
• Capture compelling content (photos, videos, and stories) at market launch events for social media and digital platforms.
• Assist in creating a monthly e-newsletter to engage community leaders and influencers in market launch areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, event management, hospitality, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in event planning, community engagement, or a related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects effectively.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally as needed.

Preferred

• Basic graphic design skills and experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of social media marketing and content creation.
• Strong conceptual and creative design skills with the ability to contribute ideas and marketing solutions.

Benefits

• Employee-Focused Benefit Offerings
• 401k + Match, HSA, and more!