Senior Marketing Events Specialist

Senior Marketing Events Specialist

At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we’re a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you’re ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

How You Make An Impact

The Senior Marketing Events Specialist is responsible for the planning, logistics and administrative details for industry, customer, and corporate events and tradeshows for the Oregon brand, with primary focus in North America. This position develops the strategy and executes high profile, complex events involving vendors, venue contacts, customers and internal team members-- including executive leadership at Oregon Tool.

The Details

• Strategic Planning & Analysis: Evaluate trade shows, events, and sponsorships based on business goals, customer focus, ROI, and cost
• Budgeting & Scheduling: Lead annual planning and budgeting; maintain event calendars and show plans
• Execution & Logistics: Manage all aspects of event logistics including registration, travel, accommodations, shipping, booth setup, and vendor coordination
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams and leadership to align events with organizational goals and ensure cross-functional support
• Performance Tracking: Monitor events against defined goals, metrics, and budgets
• On-Site Support: Provide hands-on management for selected events and training sessions
• Inventory & Materials: Oversee tradeshow assets, marketing materials, and promotional items
• Communication & Engagement: Facilitate internal communications and engage with customers and attendees
• Travel Requirements: Travel 30–40% for venue scouting, setup, and on-site hosting

Qualifications & Skills

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, communications, or related field; CMP, CMM, CEPS preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in corporate event planning and tradeshow management with a proven success record.
• Event Expertise: Skilled in budgeting, contracting, logistics, and applying best practices in event execution.
• Marketing Knowledge: Strong grasp of marketing strategies and creativity in developing unique event concepts.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiar with event tech, digital marketing tools, social media, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Project Management: Excellent planning, prioritization, and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments.
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; adept at working with senior leadership.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Capable of evaluating metrics, writing business cases, and delivering formal presentations.
• Adaptability & Collaboration: Flexible, detail-oriented, and effective in both independent and team settings.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Global company with small company feel
• Casual work attire
• Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
• Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options
• Onsite Physical Therapist
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access Based on geographic location and company performance.

Who We Are

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

Key skills/competency

• Event Planning
• Tradeshow Management
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Logistics Coordination
• Vendor Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• ROI Analysis
• Digital Marketing
• Project Management