Senior Marketing Events Specialist - Contractor

We are seeking a Senior Marketing Events Specialist Contractor to join our marketing team at Forward. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing large-scale industry events and turnkey field events.

Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and execute turnkey tabletop events from start to finish, including logistics, timelines, on-site coordination, and post-event data hygiene.
• Support the execution of larger tradeshows and corporate events, including venue sourcing, budget tracking, and overseeing lead list quality.
• Maintain detailed project plans for multiple concurrent events, ensuring milestones and deadlines are tracked and communicated clearly.
• Manage the warehouse supply of branded merchandise and event materials, including tracking inventory and coordinating restocks.
• Build trusted relationships across marketing and the broader organization to ensure smooth event execution.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 2-3 years of hands-on tradeshow experience.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven system for managing tasks.
• Clear and effective communicator, both in professional emails and verbal briefings.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Suite, particularly building and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Experience with Asana or similar project management software is a plus.
• Familiarity with lead retrieval tools and event registration platforms is a plus.
• Experience with marketing automation and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Marketo, or HubSpot) is a bonus.
• Prior experience in cybersecurity, networking, or infrastructure technology is a plus.

This is a contract position with an hourly pay range of $35–$45/hr.