Now Hiring - Events and Sales Support Specialist in Bonita Springs, FL

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $2.7 billion as of September 30, 2022. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 350 locations and has approximately 6,600 employees in North America.

We serve a diverse group of customers in a wide array of industries. We support professional con-tractors in construction and remediation. Our industrial customers include large industrial plants, refineries and petrochemical operations, automotive and aerospace manufacturers. We support government and infrastructure projects at the municipal, state and federal level. And, we continue to expand our services for customers in commercial and retail, healthcare, hospitality, recreation, and entertainment and special events.

Short Description

The Specialist, Events & Sales is responsible for coordinating the complete process of multiple events including planning, execution and post-event evaluation. This role will ensure operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, including compliance with the organizations’ overall marketing strategy, specifically brand compliance. This role will be a member of Herc Rentals fast paced, in-house marketing team and must be a self-starter able to collaborate with and provide support to multiple departments and disciplines. Reporting and working closely with the Director, Brand Marketing & Customer Experience this role will use multiple platforms and technologies to support projects and develop partnerships to broaden the reach across the entire organization.

Responsibilities

Event Coordination, Tradeshows, and Sales Support

• Coordinate event and brand execution for hosted events and industry conferences, including the organization’s largest annual event, ProExpo.
• Initiate and coordinate a high-profile event for our top tier customers and senior leadership team, including but not limited to, budget planning, coordination, pre- and onsite execution, and post event follow-up.
• Develop and maintain tradeshow playbook.
• Plan and support approved trade show activity with turn-key solutions and materials.
• Research, schedule and review annual calendar of proposed trade shows with stakeholders.
• Partner with key stakeholders to determine ROI per tradeshow in relation to brand awareness, lead generation, and/or networking opportunity.
• Confirm and present all costs to support budget approval.
• Update and manage all tradeshow booth assets warehoused at third-party vendor and plan logistics for scheduled shows throughout the year.
• Report spending against budget parameters on a quarterly basis.
• Support the Brand Marketing & Customer Experience team to fulfill internal and external brand and marketing programs, processes, and activities.
• Liaison with functional and operational departments to support programs, campaigns, and other business-development initiatives — with a primary focus on the sales organization.
• Develop, implement and maintain a best practice playbook, for recurring activities including but not limited to, open house events, sales blitzes, red tag sales, and Greenfields.
• Partner with the American Rental Association (ARA) to leverage tools and resources for local or nationwide campaign support, along with confirming all directory information is up to date.

Professional Experience

2-5 years of experience, preferably in event planning or marketing

Conditions of Employment

• Travel to high-priority shows as needed.
• Execute other duties as assigned, including supporting the brand marketing & customer experience team in daily administrative tasks, including but not limited to financial coordination

Skills

• Adept at relating to colleagues and building relationships.
• Ability to juggle multiple activities
• Team player
• Active listener
• Attention to detail
• Thrives in a high intensity work environment, while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects against firm deadlines.
• Ability to always maintain discretion/confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Proactive mindset; a self-starter.
• Strong level of accountability and urgency in delivering results.
• Working knowledge of brand-related and marketing processes, systems, and tools to enable consistent and professional execution of work product

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
24 Hour Nurse Line
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Tobacco Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Paid parental leave.
Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person