Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
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Peterbilt Motors Company
On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

The Events Coordinator (EC) will manage and execute trade shows, sales events and support the Events Manager for Peterbilt Motors Company. The EC should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, flexibility, creativity, budget management and customer service skills to create a superior event experience representative of the Peterbilt brand.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Management and execution of industry trade shows, sales events, training events and customer events.
• Management and coordination of customer outings.
• Allocation and tracking of supplier funding.
• Utilization of Cvent platform for RFP creation, venue selection and online event registration.
• Management and adherence to Events budget.
• Provide support to the Events Manager for larger meetings and events as needed.
• Assessment of latest trends, platforms or emerging technologies to elevate the customer experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed up to 25% as well as to work evenings and weekends based upon event demand.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Meeting and Event Management or related discipline such as Hospitality.
• 1 – 3 years of event/hospitality experience in the coordination and execution of trade shows, meetings and events.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• High level of creative thinking.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of audience engagement and the creation of a superior customer experience.

Additional Job Benefits

• Company paid for membership in an approved Event Industry organization
• Support for achieving an event industry certification such as CMP or CSEP.
• Ability to attend at least one industry event offering continuing education.

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWin), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).