Associate Meeting and Event Planning Coordinator

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As an Associate Meeting and Event Planning Coordinator you will assist the Branch Manager, Sales Support Manager, Training Manager, Sales Management, and outside sales force in the day-to-day operations of managing growth and reaching branch and company goals.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Set up conference rooms to organizers specifications (35%)

Research and negotiate venues and catering options. Order meals for meetings and meet caterers for deliveries. (20%)

Assists Meeting and Event Planning Supervisor, Sales Managers, Training Manager, and outside sales team with various tasks including, but not limited to, meeting room set up, meeting materials, and meal set up. (15%)

Check inventory and order supplies such as snacks and drinks needed for meetings and events. (10%)

Run errands to pick up supplies and meals as needed. (10%)

Helps plan and coordinate branch events for employees. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Associate’s Degree (A.A.); or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Must have a clean driving record with no traffic violations or accidents in the past two years.
• Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail in all tasks and projects.
• Excels under Pressure: Thrives in fast-paced settings. Must demonstrate agility, quick decision making, and adaptability to ensure seamless operations in a rapidly changing landscape.
• Accountability & Dependability: Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance.
• Mathematical Reasoning: Able to apply basic Algebra and Geometry concepts. Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents.
• Reading Comprehension: Able to read and write simple correspondence and able to follow instructions.
• Decision Making & Judgement: Ability to think and act quickly.
• Analysis/Reasoning: Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Communication: Able to communicate one-on-one and in small group settings.
• Creative & Innovative Thinking: Ability to contribute original and resourceful ideas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 10% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in McKinney, TX.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$20.29 - $25.38 / Hour

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: [https://benefits.strongtie.com/>.

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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