Marketing Events and Sponsorship Specialist

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us?

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Marketing Events & Sponsorship Specialist to support the execution of Fortra’s event and sponsorship initiatives. This role is ideal for someone early in their marketing career who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn and grow. The Specialist will assist with logistics, vendor coordination, and post-event processes, helping ensure smooth execution and impactful experiences.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Event Support: Assist in the planning and execution of company-hosted and third-party events, including tradeshows and customer forums.
• Logistics Coordination: Support event logistics such as shipping booth materials, giveaways, and registration tracking.
• Vendor & Partner Coordination: Help manage communications with vendors and partners, including ordering, scheduling and documentation.
• Promotional Support: Coordinate with the marketing team to prepare promotional materials and ensure brand consistency.
• Onsite & Virtual Support: Provide onsite or virtual event support, including setup, attendee assistance, and troubleshooting.
• Post-Event Processes: Assist with lead tracking, data entry, and reporting in collaboration with the marketing operations team.
• Administrative Tasks: Maintain event calendars, update project plans, place orders for customer retention efforts, and support budget tracking.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Manager and Lead to ensure alignment and timely execution of tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, events, or administrative support.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM and project management tools (e.g., Dynamics, Wrike) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and support events outside standard hours.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

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