Events and Communications Specialist

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Aperçu de l’entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nos technologies de communication, de sécurité vidéo et de centre de commandement essentielles soutiennent les agences de sécurité publique et les entreprises, permettant une coordination essentielle pour des communautés, des écoles, des hôpitaux et des entreprises plus sécuritaires. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.

We are looking for a highly organized and results-driven Senior Events and Communications Specialist to oversee event planning and communications for our DRN, MVTRAC, and SCM business units.
 

This role is crucial for managing industry events and developing customer engagement strategies through communications, email marketing, and social media initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, a detail-oriented events manager, and a skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can drive significant engagement with prospects and customers.

Event Management:

• Develop and maintain the annual B2B event and tradeshow calendar, aligning participation with strategic business goals
• Lead end-to-end exhibit management at industry tradeshows and conferences, including booth logistics, sponsorships, show services coordination, freight and AV, exhibitor communications, and onsite setup/tear down

• Partner with sales and marketing teams to plan and execute regional events, handling venue selection, catering, AV setup, and logistics

• Create and manage run of shows for industry events, ensuring seamless execution and alignment across teams

• Communicate event details and run of shows to internal stakeholders, including sales and leadership teams

• Manage the event and giveaways budget, ensuring accurate tracking, timely payments, and full utilization of allocated funds

• Conduct post-event analysis, evaluating ROI and effectiveness through performance metrics, reporting insights, and optimizing future strategies

• Oversee JIRA tickets for design and web development requests related to events, sponsorships, and marketing materials
   

Communications:

• Develop and manage a strategic communications program to engage and nurture prospects and customers

• Execute customer engagement campaigns through email, social media, newsletters, and industry partnerships to enhance brand visibility and drive conversions

• Manage and distribute internal and external communications, including event/product announcements, nurture track programs, and customer outreach

• Set up and track Salesforce campaigns to measure event attendance, lead generation, and customer engagement impact

• Collaborate with the design team to develop marketing assets for advertising, email, social media, and sales enablement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 3+ years of experience in event planning, customer engagement, and communications, with a strong focus on managing B2B industry tradeshows and conferences

• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• High level of initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through on deliverables

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling messaging for customer engagement

• Strong budget management experience, ensuring cost efficiency and maximizing ROI

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Jira/Confluence, CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), and marketing automation platforms

• Ability to travel (10-25%) for industry events, conferences, and team meetings

Target Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 CAD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

• Bachelor's Degree

• 3+ years of experience in event planning and/or communications

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d’anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi.

Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d’être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d’un monde plus sécuritaire.

Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe.

Nous offrons également des mesures d’adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d’embauche afin de favoriser l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec un  handicap physique et/ou mental. Pour demander un aménagement, veuillez remplir ce formulaire d'aménagement raisonnable afin que nous puissions vous aider.