Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,200.00 - $85,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Travel reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
SSA Marine is a global leader in maritime logistics and terminal operations, specializing in managing and operating container terminals, cargo handling, and related maritime services. The company is known for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering superior customer service in a complex and dynamic industry. With a footprint that spans multiple locations worldwide, SSA Marine plays a crucial role in facilitating global trade, connecting businesses, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods across international markets. SSA Marine operates at the intersection of logistics and maritime industries, providing essential infrastructure and expertise to port operators, shipping lines, and supply... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business marketing communications or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 5-7 years of event management experience
- Demonstrated success in trade show and internal event leadership
- Strong project management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Experience managing budgets and vendor negotiations
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Professional and positive demeanor
- Willingness to travel up to 35 percent domestically and internationally
- Ability to work in a hybrid office environment
Job Qualifications
- 5-7 years of event management experience
- Demonstrated success executing and leading company presence at trade shows as well as internal meetings or summits for up to 100 people
- Strong project management skills including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional organization attention to detail and creative problem-solving
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels
- Experience managing budgets negotiating vendor contracts and delivering measurable business outcomes through events
- Track record of being agile adaptable and comfortable managing change in situations with evolving priorities
- Ability to establish objectives set work priorities and consistently deliver results in required quality quantity and timeframes
- Experience in maritime or logistics industries preferred but not required
- Bachelor's degree in business marketing communications or closely related field preferred or equivalent education and work experience
- Strong knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Must maintain a professional positive and supportive manner at all times
Job Duties
- Develop and execute SSA Marine's annual event strategy ensuring alignment with business and marketing goals across tradeshows conferences executive events and owned experiences
- Lead all aspects of event management including venue selection vendor negotiations booth design collateral registration sponsorships travel and logistics for both in-person and virtual formats
- Partner closely with business and marketing teams to identify event opportunities that drive brand awareness generate leads and deepen customer relationships
- Own the event budget from forecasting to reconciliation track spend against performance and deliver ROI reporting
- Serve as an ambassador of SSA Marine's vision and values ensuring a consistent brand voice and experience across all events and touchpoints
- Work closely with the communications and business teams on the development of collateral and presentation materials associated with company events
- Coordinate the budget and inventory for promotional and logo items for general stock trade shows employee events etc and make recommendations on appropriate gift and promotional items as appropriate
- Deliver post-event reports with data-driven insights and recommendations to continuously optimize SSA Marine's event strategy
- Provide support and coordination for other corporate activities and events as directed by company leadership
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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