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Located in our Burbank, CA facility, Canon U.S.A., Inc., seeks an Event Management Specialist (Specialist, Event Management). This exciting position will work independently to create, plan, organize and oversee events to expand exposure of Canon imaging products in the Cinema market and related products. Note: This position requires ability to work some nights and weekends as needed

- Lead process of organizing and planning logistics for events including procure vendor services, on-site exhibit set-up, AV equipment, catering, transportation, registration, check-in, etc. - Provide support to the facility including direct incoming calls, greet visitors, prepare shipments, monitor and process files, contracts and invoices, etc Provide intake, shipping and return of customer gear provided for service repairs. - Communicate with senior internal and external personnel including production teams, exhibit houses, meeting facilities and third party entities - Provide full post show/event reporting both qualitative and quantitative - Collaborate with internal product groups to determine equipment needed for applicable events - Assist with development of communication materials for all events - Maintain and track event budgets, maintain database of all events on a monthly basis

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience - Must have good verbal and written communication skills - Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends during events - Highly organized, self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills in changing environments - Detail and deadline-oriented with the ability to quickly analyze problems and make independent and confident decisions - Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. - Ability to multitask and prioritize projects and deadlines - Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams We are providing the anticipated base salary range for this role: $69,300 - $03,770 annually

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately 29.4 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. as of 2023 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 38 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at

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Full-Time On Site - This position requires full-time presence at your assigned office(s)/worksite(s)/territory on your scheduled work days.

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Pay Range: $55hr - $60hr Requirement: Full event management and production including all aspects of event logistics (venue management, catering, transportation, etc.), development of content, promotions and other event-related marketing responsibilities. Driving and building post-event reports and conducting retrospectives to come up with next step.

1. BS / MS in Computer Science or equivalent
2. 5 years of experience in events planning and management
3. Strong verbal and written communication - ability to write clear, concise internal and external emails and effectively facilitate stakeholder meetings; be articulate in speaking on complex topics and identifying action items; ability to read the room and respond appropriately
4. Problem solving - strategic thinking and ability to proactively anticipate issues, offer effective and efficient solutions
5. Adaptability - have a flexible approach to work and ability to move with changing direction of the program as needed
6. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
7. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
8. Detail oriented with excellent communication skills
9. Strong skills with building, tracking and formulating within Google Sheets

• BS / MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in events planning and management
• Strong verbal and written communication - ability to write clear, concise internal and external emails and effectively facilitate stakeholder meetings; be articulate in speaking on complex topics and identifying action items; ability to read the room and respond appropriately
• Problem solving - strategic thinking and ability to proactively anticipate issues, offer effective and efficient solutions
• Adaptability - have a flexible approach to work and ability to move with changing direction of the program as needed
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills
• Strong skills with building, tracking and formulating within Google Sheets

The Director of Events is responsible for overall event operations management, which includes working with the executive team in the selection of all venues and vendors, creation and execution of conference and overall event business plans, contract & budget negotiations, managing & stretching budgets, and logistics / execution relating to speakers, sponsors, and attendee communications.

The Director of Events is also responsible for Sales Support and Sales Operations, for the relationship management of sponsors & exhibitors for our conferences and trade shows.

DevNetwork is the leading software developer conference & tradeshow business with 20,000+ annual attendees. Our participants include companies such as Google, Facebook, IBM, Linkedin, and more. DevNetwork is a growth-stage small business, and the applicant must be comfortable with agile, startup-style practices.

Candidates for this position must possess great verbal/written skills, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, technical, managerial, and negotiation skills. Must have experience in budget and vendor management, inventory management, logistics, time management, have a working knowledge of Google Suite/Workspace, Accounting Software, Data Management (Excel), Registration and Conference Management Software.

• Working with Executive Team in the selection of all venues and vendors
• Responsible for the development and management of operations budget for each Portfolio event
• Responsible for onsite floor management of all portfolio events
• Assists Sales Team in the fulfillment of Sponsorships
• Assists Executive Producer in the selection and layout of conference rooms
• Collects operational requirements from Conference, Sales, and Marketing and creates event orders
• Acts as liaison with venues, housing company, general contractor, A/V contractor and other misc. operational contractors for the expo and conference areas.
• Develops standardized operational order process
• Drive email marketing campaigns to build awareness, attendance, and sales for events
• Creating engaging environments (both live & virtual)
• Inventory management

• Conference & tradeshow management / productions
• Expo hall setup and take-down
• Conference budgeting & accounting
• Management of large event staff / contractor teams
• Virtual conference / webinar productions
• Registration & attendee software data integration
• Recommended: Media & Partnership Planning

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• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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• Supervisory responsibilities over direct reports- Ongoing recruitment, hiring, training, and onboarding, and performance and financial management of part time and (if applicable) full time employees
• Follow standard operating procedures, policies, and protocols for issue resolution
• Manage local warehousing with POS and special event assets. Ensuring assets are available/ operable for activations
• Socialize success and opportunities via program recaps, utilizing data and insights for real-time measurement & evaluation, event strategies and project plans/ volume phasing
• Manage cross agency and in-market communications. Serving as a local contact for Clients and key partners
• Approve and submit payroll and expenses for PTE and FTE employees (where applicable)
• Process payments for invoices from vendor partners
• Preparing, managing, and adhering to local market budgets
• Manage activation schedule, event deliverables, run of show, and staffing/ asset needs:
  
  • Staff specialists/Brand Ambassadors for sampling and special events through company staffing application
  • Coordinate transportation and kit logistics of large event assets.
  • Manage and/or staff on site production of local elevated/experiential activations; utilizing a creative eye to bring Brands to life
  • Audit events to ensure executional excellence and compliance with state sampling laws and local regulations
• This job may require on call and/or working some nights and weekends when event activations are being executed.
• This job requires travel within the assigned territories (cadence varies upon size of territory)
• This is a hybrid role that involves working remotely for 3-4 days per week. Additionally, it requires in-person event attendance and working one day per week, or as needed, at our warehouse to oversee and manage asset and POS kitting and deployment.

• 6+ years of experience in event management
• Budget management skills
• Knowledge of wine and spirits industry
• Effectively source candidates to ensure a match to the position/organization
• Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Keynote, PowerPoint

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.

• You will support all aspects of activity in-market ( event management/ production/ audits) and reports to the Market Manager.
• You will recruit and manage top quality Educators and Influencers for event execution in market.
• You will train staff on brands, programs, consumer engagement, and execution excellence.
• You will manage staff pools to ensure primary teams support the volume and needs.
• You will manage point-of-sale coordination and warehouse management for all local event activities.
• You will ensure coordination, kitting, and use of POS.
• You will maintain and review event data in all relevant activation platforms.
• You will ensure all event reporting is entered into the online database.
• You will manage staff payroll and expense processes and personal travel and entertainment expenses.
• You have a firm understanding of local state alcohol laws and regulations relative to state sampling laws and promotional activity.
• Implementation of controls, process, policy, and compliance is important.

• 3 years minimum experience in field/promotional marketing
• You must be comfortable working with the event marketing and promotions of wine and spirits products.
• Experience sourcing candidates to guarantee a match to the position/organization
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite and Mac OS
• Only candidates located in or near New York City to be considered due to onsite requirements.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.