Marketing Events Specialist

Buffalo Grove, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end event programs from planning to post-event follow-up, coordinating logistics, promotion, and stakeholder alignment across sales, partners, and customers.

  • Manage calendars, briefs, and on-site execution
  • Align budgets, vendors, and post-event follow-up

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Event Planning & Execution
  • Coordinate commercial and federal trade shows, tabletop exhibits, networking events, customer experiences, partner symposiums, and floor days.
  • Maintain the event calendar, project timelines, checklists, and regular status updates.
  • Manage logistics including registration, venues, catering, vendors, shipping, event materials, and attendee arrangements.
  • Prepare event briefs so sales teams and partners understand the schedule, objectives, responsibilities, and onsite details.
  • Attend and execute assigned events, manage setup and breakdown, and resolve issues as they arise.
  • Customer, Partner & Sales Coordination
  • - Serve as the primary logistics contact for event organizers, vendors, participating partners, and internal teams.
  • - Coordinate partner participation, branding requirements, and agreed sponsorship deliverables with Partner Managers.
  • - Work with sales teams to organize invitations, attendee lists, customer meetings, and event participation.

Requirements

  • Approximately 2+ years of experience coordinating events, trade shows, hospitality programs, or marketing activities.
  • Experience managing an event from planning through execution and follow-up.
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through across multiple projects.
  • Clear, professional communication and confidence working with customers, partners, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Comfort tracking budgets, maintaining spreadsheets, and using project management and registration tools.
  • A practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to stay composed when plans change.
  • Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends based on the event calendar.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience welcomed.
  • Experience with B2B or technology events, partner sponsorships, HubSpot, Canva, or Microsoft SharePoint is a plus.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits offering
  • 401(k) retirement and profit-sharing plans
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Paragon Micro

Paragon Micro Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies – Again!Our continued growth is no accident. It’s driven by exceptional people who deliver the right results for our enterprise, public sector, and mid-market customers — every single day.At Paragon Micro, our culture fuels teamwork, transformation, and growth, and we take pride in celebrating our successes together!Here’s what sets us apart 👇No territories. No limits on number or size of accounts.Higher commission percentages. The more you sell, the more you make. No ceilings. That simple. No quotas, targets, or “buckets.” Sell what your customers need — not what you’re told to.Compensation that rewards performance — not compliance with growth plans or product mandates.Consistent, transparent commission plans.If you’re a sales professional looking to own your success and join a team where you’ll be seen, supported, and rewarded, this is your next move.Apply today.

Founded in 2006
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA
173 employees (7 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
26 years
Median Tenure
7.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38.3%
Direct
39.1%
Referral
10.4%
Social
10.6%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~173
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Marketing Events Specialist

Paragon Micro · Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site