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Who We Are

We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world's leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services. 

But our business is all about people - the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life.

We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid-sized player. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen. We're comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations.

Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.

Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

The Textron Systems Senior Tradeshow & Events Specialist will plan and execute these activations for our comprehensive portfolio of products and domains (business lines). Reporting to the Manager of Trade Shows & Events, this position is part of Textron Systems' Marketing & Communications team. The position is located in Hunt Valley, MD.

       In this role, you will be responsible for:

       Supporting annual trade show and event planning and budgeting

       Conducting research and analysis of proposed domestic and international trade shows and recommend an optimal mix based on strategic business requirements, customer focus, ROI and cost

       Provide on-site management for selected events (travel approx. 50%)

       Independently manage all aspects of assigned events with superior attention to detail:

       Event and attendee logistics (Show registrations and hotel room blocks)

       Show organizer deadlines

       Vendor deadlines including housing, badge passes, trade show logistics, invitations, graphics, video, shipping, etc.

       Collaborate with events team members and marketing colleagues to offer creative solutions and ideas

       Assigned budget, including processing show related invoices for payment and keeping record spending using team budget trackers

       Regular status updates

       Creating and maintaining the show plan, coordinating all planning meetings with the key stakeholders pre-show and post-show

       Lead post-event survey, measurement, analysis and continuous improvement efforts to demonstrate ROI

       Inventory of tradeshow properties, event materials and giveaways

       When attending an event, greet customers and new visitors, and act as a brand ambassador for Textron Systems to ensure consistent and professional messaging

       Manage staffing and meeting requirements on-site

       Record customer engagements and manage meeting schedule updates, flow of meetings and use of conference rooms at select events

       Other duties as assigned

       Bachelor's degree in related field with minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in event management

       Must be well organized, agile and able to make quick decisions independently, at times, while at show site

       Must possess the ability to multi-task projects and be extremely detail-oriented

       Must be forward thinking and on the lookout for new techniques across the event industry to make recommendations and execute ideas to elevate our events and improve ROI to the business

       Demonstrated success with project management as well as event management team collaboration for multiple events occurring simultaneously

       Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and at all levels of the organization

       Fosters a strong entrepreneurial spirit and thrives in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, while managing multiple priorities with limited resources

       Team player with the desire, passion and motivation to deliver superior event ROI

       Organized and extremely detailed oriented

       Able to handle high volume of tasks and deliverables

Competencies

       Business acumen

       Creativity

       Customer focus

       Organizational agility

       Planning

       Superior organizational skills

       Exceptional attention to detail

       Working with others/relating and interacting

       Dealing with ambiguity

       Good oral and written communication skills

       Proficient Microsoft Office suite and other Office 365 applications

       Familiarity with team productivity software (Asana, Hive, etc.)

Physical Demands

       Simple to moderate physical exertion

       Must be able to lift more than 40lbs.

       Approx. 60% travel

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

 - Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!

- Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.

- Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee's. Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.

- Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don't think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.

 - Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.

- Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9% of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.

- Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!

- Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more! 

 Templates for your Application

We aim to make sure all candidates are considered on an equal basis.  To ensure your application accurately represents your skills and background, we encourage you to view a sample template resume and application tips located here.

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