Marketing Event Coordinator

This is a hybrid (40% remote and 60% onsite) role in Buffalo, NY

Odoo ERP system is enterprise resource planning software used company-wide for the management of business processes. Odoo provides seamlessly integrated functional business apps called Odoo apps that form an ERP solution.Our unique proposition of integrated apps which work seamlessly together gives users the ability to automate and track everything they do. The open-source development model of Odoo has allowed us to leverage thousands of developers and business experts to build the world’s largest ecosystem of fully integrated business apps.

Odoo has become a global network with more than 7 million users, partners in more than 120 countries and we continue growing with 1500 daily downloads. We are growing fast and need to hire faster..

About the job…

Are you super organized and love working with a team to create events? If so, read on! Odoo is looking for a Marketing Event Coordinator to join the Brand Marketing Team. In this role you will help plan 100 events in 2023/2024 for all North America. This is a fast-paced role and will require someone who is a crafty negotiator and knows how to manage their time wisely.

You’ll research the market and determine optimal locations for our events and then continue to negotiate with venues, caterers,etc. In addition to events you will include assisting the branding team in building Odoo’s brand awareness through billboard contracts, podcast contracts, trade shows, and influencer marketing.

Responsabilities:

• Coordinate hundreds of events across North America
• Secure venues, catering, etc.
• Ensure events run smoothly even from afar
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs
• Negotiate contracts
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of professional experience
• 1-3 years of events/ hospitality experience
• Able to work in a rapidly evolving field
• Highly organized
• Acute Attention to Detail
• Time management

Nice to have:

• Community management experience via social media channels
• Knowledge working in software
• Sociable and outgoing cultural fit
• Strong writing abilities
• Willing to learn constantly and work proactively

What’s great in the job?

• Great team of very smart people in a friendly and open culture.
• No silly tools to use, no rigid working hours.
• No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy.
• Expand your knowledge of various business industries.
• Create content that will help our users on a daily basis.
• Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company.

Compensation and Perks:

• Team members benefits include: healthcare (Independent Health), dental, vision, life insurance,
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
• Compensation includes base salary and commissions for all strategic partnerships sales team members
• PTO (Paid-time-off), paid sick days and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance program; 3 X 1 hour telehealth calls with certified mental health professionals
• Evolve in a nice working atmosphere with a passionate growing team!
• Company sponsored events for groups of 6+ employees
• Pre-tax commuter benefits such as parking and transit
• Yoga classes on-site and other activities possibly expensed if multiple employees attend, especially sports-focused activities

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to Odoo’s values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a pleasant and supportive place to work. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.