<p>Event Coordinator - Columbus, OH</p> <p>Join Vertiv's dynamic marketing team to help plan and execute impactful events that drive engagement, brand awareness, and business results.</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>We are seeking a highly organized and enthusiastic Event Coordinator to support the planning and execution of trade shows, conferences, and corporate events. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering memorable event experiences. This role is a contractor to a full-time position based in Columbus, OH, with periodic travel required for on-site support.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Event Support & Logistics</p> <ul> <li>Assist in planning and executing trade shows, conferences, customer events, and internal meetings </li><li>Coordinate venue and vendor research, booth setup, and shipment logistics </li><li>Track event registrations, schedules, and collateral </li><li>Manage hotel room blocks, travel coordination, and hospitality logistics </li><li>Monitor budgets and assist with cost tracking </li><li>Submit creative services requests using Vertiv's Wrike project management system </li></ul> <p>Marketing & Lead Management</p> <ul> <li>Upload and track event leads using CRM (Oracle Eloqua) </li><li>Partner with the sales team to ensure timely and accurate lead follow-up </li><li>Support promotional campaigns and social media efforts related to events </li><li>Ensure all materials align with branding and campaign goals </li></ul> <p>Administrative & Vendor Support</p> <ul> <li>Order and manage promotional item inventory </li><li>Maintain event-related budgets, invoices, and vendor contracts </li><li>Research new venues, suppliers, and competitive event insights </li></ul> <p>Cross-Team Collaboration</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with internal teams (sales, marketing, product, and operations) to align on event goals </li><li>Act as a point of contact for vendor and partner communication </li><li>Support post-event reporting and analysis to drive continuous improvement </li></ul> <p>On-Site Execution</p> <ul> <li>Participate in pre-event site visits, providing notes, photos, and detailed recaps </li><li>Support event setup, breakdown, and on-the-ground coordination </li><li>Ensure every event meets Vertiv's branding, service, and quality standards </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>1-2 years of experience in event coordination, marketing, or project management </li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication abilities </li><li>Demonstrated ability to multitask and thrive under pressure </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Google Workspace </li><li>Experience with Smartsheet is a plus </li><li>High attention to detail and a creative, solution-oriented mindset </li><li>A team player who enjoys working collaboratively across departments </li></ul> <p>Travel: Periodic travel required for on-site event support</p>