Events & Marketing Coordinator

Position Summary

The Events & Marketing Coordinator provides high-level event support to the SESCO FL and HQ offices. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is responsible for planning and executing internal and external company events, including leadership meetings, training conferences, client functions, and team-building activities — while adhering to defined budgets and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in the lighting industry, be able to travel across SESCO’s FL footprint, and possess strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Coordination

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of SESCO FL branch events, such as annual meetings, leadership training, conferences, etc.


• Plan and execute HQ events including moral and culture building. Example: donations/back to school drive, Thanksgiving food pantry collection, Christmas volunteer opportunities, and employee appreciation events.


• Develop detailed event timelines, task lists, and communication plans to ensure smooth execution.


• Manage event budgets carefully, negotiating vendor contracts and controlling costs while maintaining high standards and maximizing value.


• Secure venues, catering, accommodations, transportation, and other event-related services.


• Provide on-site support during events to oversee logistics and resolve any issues that arise.


• Manage event calendar and coordination for SESCO FL branches.


• Gather post-event feedback to continuously improve future events.


• Serve as a liaison between executives, employees, clients, and external partners as needed.


• Handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the lighting industry.


• 2+ years of event planning and coordination experience.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom) Cvent, Canva, Adobe, Eventbrite.


• Ability to travel across SESCO’s FL footprint to support events, leadership meetings, and training initiatives.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and professionalism.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Preferred:

• Corporate event planning experience, ideally within the lighting or electrical industry.


• Knowledge of project management tools or CRM systems.


• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills