With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Tradeshow and Event Specialist in Orlando, Florida.

What you'll do:

The Trade Show and Event Specialist is responsible for coordinating the details of shows and events for the purpose of meeting the business goals as set forth by ELS. This position reports to the Rally and Event Manager.

Your job will include:

• Create and communicate strategies to trade shows and events.
• Travel to shows to coordinate set-up, event management and tear down of booths.
• Manage show inventory and storage of materials
• Create and manage monthly/annual show expense budgets.
• Meet goals set for various business divisions for shows through membership sales, reservation revenue, lead generation, and other KPI's
• Research new show and event opportunities.
• Partner with the Operations teams in regions to assist them with coordinating smaller shows.
• Collaborate with various business divisions on new strategies and ideas for generating opportunities.
• Coordinate marketing efforts and show materials.
• Coordinate special events on properties and venues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Corporate level shows.
• Contribute to regional meetings as necessary.

• 2+ years of event coordination and management experience
• Valid driver's license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executives, management, property managers and upper leadership as appropriate.
• High level of comfort with public speaking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds