Working for our Tampa Headquarters (in the Oldsmar area), the duties and responsibilities of the Internal Events Coordinator focus on planning and managing events of varying sizes and purposes. With each event, this person must understand what it takes to ensure success with logistics, keep within the allocated budget and ensure that the event itself is carried out smoothly. This job is to provide a supportive role to the event planning team by contacting vendors, touring potential venues, and helping with the set-up, execution, and cleanup of an event. From time to time, this person will assist in the creation of promotional videos and advertisements to spread awareness about SUZUKI MARINE events that could be available for new/current boat builder and dealer prospects, current dealers and Boat Builder network, or to the public.

Responsibilities:

• Will establish and maintain relationships with vendors and venues.

• Will plan events with guests in mind and understand the audience to provide what guests expect. Maintain a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events.

• Plan event details including seating, dining, and guests

• Create reliable financial reports, collect payments on time (where applicable) and remain under budget

• Manage events and address potential problems that may arise

• Plan for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event

• Will be the first on the event site and last person on site

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 year’s experience in event coordination

• Proficient with Excel, Microsoft Office and SharePoint

• Excellent analytical and research skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and interface with all levels of management regarding planning of events

• Able to lift 50 pounds

• Ability to work extended hours when needed. This may include travel to event sites at times which may include evenings and/or weekends

• Dependable and responsible