Description

We are fueled by our goal to be #1 in sales and service in the communities we serve while redefining the car buying experience and delivering personalized service to our guests. We believe in empowering our employees to delight our customers, by fostering an entrepreneurial and creative culture. If you are an out-of-the-box thinker and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity – we want to hear from you! 

How You Will Make an Impact: 

Our company is seeking a highly motivated Marketing Event Manager to plan and execute various marketing events, such as product launches, trade shows, conferences, and other promotional events. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and experience managing marketing events from conception to execution.

What Winning Looks Like: 

• Develop and execute marketing event plans, including budgeting, timelines, vendor management, and event logistics coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless execution of marketing events.
• Manage event attendees and registration, including pre-event communications and post-event follow-up.
• Work with the Marketing Creative department to create event collateral such as invitations, email marketing, promotional materials, and signage.
• Identify and secure event sponsorships, partnerships, and exhibitors.
• Measure and report on event performance and return on investment.
• Stay current with event trends and recommend improvements to increase engagement and impact.

Skills Needed to Win: 

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event management or marketing.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing large-scale events.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to travel for events as required.

About Us: 

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR. 
• Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in the automotive industry working with brands like Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche, Audi, Honda, GMC, and Jaguar-Land Rover among others.
• We have over 2,000 employees at 26 dealerships in 5 states…and we are still growing! 
• We consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News 
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success. 
• We are a hospitality company that happens to be in the automotive industry. 

Benefits of Working at Swickard: 

• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Competitive benefits package:

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Optional disability coverage
• 401k plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

To all recruitment agencies: Swickard does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Swickard employees. Swickard is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #T3