Meeting and Events Coordinator

Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.

Kurita's corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony

We have an immediate need for a Meeting and Events Coordinator in the Minneapolis area.

Salary: $55K to $65K

Travel: Up to 10%

Hybrid Role

This position will be responsible for coordinating Kurita America's internal and external events including trainings, meetings, tradeshows, conferences, and customer events. They will work together with manager/director and strategic business leaders to manage and execute the tradeshow/event plan.

Assist manager and business units to determine event budget and manage expenses to that budget.
• Coordinate conferences, trade shows, meetings, trainings, and sponsorships including logistics, attendees, registrations booth space, show services, etc.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics of meetings, training, and events and event related items.
• Manage event related communications to Kurita America attendees.
• Present presentation opportunities for Kurita America and communicate to strategic business leaders, business unit managers and Marketing Communications Manager.
• Execute tradeshow and event strategy developed by Manager and SBL's.
• Manage event calendar including research of events to add to calendar and tracking & analysis of event related expenses.
• Build collaborative relationships with other departments to effectively execute event strategy, working closely with the sales operations team on internal and customer events/seminars.
• Maintain tradeshow/event related display materials, promotional materials and literature needs.
• Work with Marketing Communications team to develop exhibit materials.
• Work with external vendors for booth displays, registrations, etc.
• Manage Kurita America annual memberships.
• Performance of other duties as assigned.

**This position could be focused on specific areas such as internal versus external events, or specific industries.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, mass communications or related field preferred but not required
• 2 years of tradeshow/event experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Intermediate Skills with Microsoft Office Suite
• Exposure to email marketing, online survey and social media programs

Physical and Mental requirements: Required to sit for extended periods of time, periodic lifting up to 20 pounds.