WHO WE ARE:

Hi, we’re SambaSafety and we offer the industry’s most comprehensive driver monitoring software. Our technology helps everyone from large corporations to small companies ensure only the safest individuals are driving on behalf of their business. These companies trust SambaSafety to keep their employees safe on the roads, helping protect their brand, greater community and bottom line. Simply put, we save lives and are on a mission to reduce crashes on American roadways 20 percent by 2025. 

We’re focused on building an excellent, supportive culture where every employee feels empowered in their role. A quick humble brag, we’ve been recognized as a top place to work by The Denver Post and Built In Colorado. Our employees also believe SambaSafety is top-notch, as we have a solid 4.8-star rating on Glassdoor.

SambaSafety is the ideal place for motivated self-starters to take the next step forward in their career. Are you interested in joining an innovative tech company with an excellent culture that’s focused on saving lives? We’re currently hiring an Event Coordinator. Read on to see if you’re a great fit!

Our Mission:

Promoting safer communities by reducing risk through data insights.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Our Marketing Team is looking for a Tradeshow Manager to organize and manage various events, including industry conferences, customer entertainment events and internal meetings. In this role, you will help conceptualize ideas for conferences and meetings, liaise with vendors and attendees and oversee event operations. You will also be required to oversee the related promotional strategies and marketing campaigns.

This individual should have a deep understanding of what is required to manage a successful event, including conference logistics, relationship building and budget management. To ensure success as the Tradeshow Manager, you should possess excellent project management skills and have experience in marketing and communications. The ideal candidate has the versatility to organize events for a variety of industries, the ability to problem-solve under pressure and always goes the extra mile in recognizing the importance of even the smallest of details.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Collaborate with the Marketing team and organizers to define strategy and event requirements
• Research and present concepts and ideas for feedback
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Negotiate space contracts and book event space
• Arrange necessary food and beverage for events
• Act as the main point of contact at events ensuring everything is setup properly and running smoothly.
• Order supplies, equipment and signage to meet brand expectations
• Suggest fresh ideas to continuously optimize and improve the event planning and implementation process
• Work as the key liaison to vendors on issues relating to an event
• Create event support items, such as nametags, signage, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.
• Arrange registration and travel accommodations
• Promote events through marketing channels such as social media, email and advertising campaigns, ensuring messaging is released promptly to effectively promote events
• Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Excellent organization skills and experience with project management
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent customer service skills in addition to an attitude for quality service delivery
• Past work experience as an Event or Conference Coordinator or similar role
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, significant work experience can substitute for the degree
• Must be a self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Travel will be required
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends
• Proficiency in full Microsoft Office suite, especially with Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited time off (vacation, sick, volunteer = your choice!)
• 401k
• Medical, vision and dental benefits
• Generous insurance policies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth
• Money for fitness programs
• Awesome culture
• If on premise: on-site fitness gym and great access to trails
• If on premise: kitchen stocked daily with tasty snacks and drinks
• If on premise: free garage parking for employees
• If on premise: steps away from the Light-rail stop in the heart of DTC
• Located in Greenwood Village, CO

*Salary: $75k

Our team of talented and committed safety professionals is exceptional. At SambaSafety we strive to foster an inclusive culture that supports, encourages and celebrates a wide array of diversity. We are committed to create a space where all employees can show up as their authentic selves every day, and we work to advance employee equality, diversity and inclusion.

SambaSafety provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression or genetics.

Come join us to find out for yourself what all the excitement is about!