Event Consultant - Irving, United States - Caterpillar

Description

**Career Area:**

Marketing

**Job Description:**

**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

_Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world._

**Job Summary:**

The Global Trade Shows & Events/ Event Management Team is seeking an Event Consultant. Event Consultants strategize, organize and execute special events and tradeshows for various business units within the Enterprise. This role requires a customer-focused mindset, strong project management skills, the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, and an aspiration to curate and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

**What You Will Do:**

+ Coordination & Execution of Trade Shows & Events. The projects (events and trade shows) generally are complex in nature and present considerable risk to the enterprise

+ Manage all aspects of projects, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing project progress. Ensures adherence to project schedules and completion of project goals

+ Projects often involve participation of 2-4 clients. Clients rely heavily on the incumbent to assist in setting and meeting those identified marketing objectives related to the project. Projects typically are cross business unit in nature, which requires the incumbent to manage multiple client needs simultaneously

+ Responsible to plan, monitor and control the event budget, identify the site location and theme, conduct contract negotiations and work within established registration systems. Responsible for logistical management, content consultation, all indirect purchases and final budget analysis/ return on investment analysis following the event

+ Assist with identifying and selecting outside resources to support the projects success. Negotiate pricing with external service providers, including; hotels, resorts and conference center staff, destination management companies, transportation companies, audiovisual support, entertainment, speakers bureau, convention and visitor bureaus, production companies, unions, exhibit halls, stand builders, virtual platform providers, associations, restaurants, etc.

+ May represent and interface with the executive office, dealer principals, high volume customers and high-profile suppliers both domestically and internationally

**Additional Details:**

+ Position requires travel up to 50% including weekends.

+ This position has the option to be based out of either our Chicago, IL; Peoria, IL; Dallas, TX or Denver, CO offices with a flexible hybrid work environment.

+ #LI-Hybrid

+ #BI (used to post on Built In)

**What You Will Have:**

+ Exposure in event consulting and project management.

+ Knowledge of tradeshow and event management and execution.

+ Excellent communications & presentation skills, both written & verbal.

+ Strong customer focus, ability to influence and create immersive customer experiences.

+ Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g. vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants and suppliers).

+ Ability to collaborate with other business partners, stakeholders and events team

**Consideration For Top Candidates:**

+ A bachelors degree in communications, Marketing, _or_ equivalent experience

+ Knowledge of various Caterpillar products, services, product applications, and dealer network

+ Excellent teamwork, relationship-building, and communication skills

+ Strong project and business systems management skills

+ Good presentation skills

+ Self-starter and energetic team player

+ Proven budget management skills

_Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. Weve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us._

**Summary Pay Range:**

$87, $131,280.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

**Benefits:**

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

_*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ .

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

**Posting Dates:**

May 1, May 12, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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