Marketing Specialist

Marketing Events Specialist

Location: The role will be a hybrid position located in Toronto, Canada.

Salary: $65-$80k/ann

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally
• #20 on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces™ list
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

About the role

As the Events Specialist, you’ll be responsible for managing all aspects of assigned company and partner events on time and within budget, including but not limited to: communicating with the business unit or teammate which requests the event, understanding the goals and objectives of the opportunity, and executing all communications and tactics to ensure the objectives are met. 

As a Marketing Events Specialist you will:

• Outline and manage event timelines and milestones
• Meet with key event stakeholders to understand goals and objectives as well as budget
• Submit creative requests related to event needs and provide updates for creative teams to design, write or create needs. 
• Review, negotiate and coordinate signing of event related contracts.
• Work with 3rd party companies including but not limited to venues, event planning companies, DMCs, booth management organizations and hotel event staff where appropriate.
• Build registration pages and manage throughout the process including gathering invite lists, updating emails and invitations, managing RSVP’s and event reporting.
• Ensure event items are ordered and shipped to the event site which include but not limited to swag/giveaways, event or office supplies, audio visual tools, etc.
• Coordinate and indirectly manage the volunteers who are assisting with the event; ensure they have a schedule, training on area of responsibility, etc.

What we’re looking for

• Daily demonstration of our values of Hunger, Heart and Harmony. 
• A drive to deliver exceptional events and a go-getter mentality when executing multiple events at one time.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience with coordinating marketing events, conferences, client-facing events, incentive travel.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university preferred; or related marketing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Cvent knowledge not required but is a plus.

What you can expect
We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include: 

• Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!

Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.

About Insight

Insight’s success begins with our people making meaningful connections every day. Our culture lives in our teammates. Insight is looking for great people who will embrace our values of Hunger, Heart and Harmony. Hunger to create new opportunities for our clients. Heart to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Harmony to celebrate each other’s unique contributions to bring solutions to clients.

Join us as we work to deliver the best solutions through Intelligent Technology™, the new IT.

• Global technology provider of IT hardware, software and service solutions
• Fortune 500 company founded in 1988
• 5,400 teammates worldwide, operating in 22 countries
• One of The Valley’s 2015 Healthiest Employers (Phoenix Business Journal)
• 2015 Dell Healthcare Partner of the Year, 2015 HP PartnerOne Financial Services Partner of the Year, 2014 Cisco Global Architectural Excellence Partner of the Year, Microsoft’s No. 1 Global Licensing Solution Provider

Discover more at insight.com or email jobs@insight.com.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posting Notes: Toronto || Ontario (CA-ON) || Canada (CA) || Marketing, Communications || None || CA - Toronto, ON ||