About BEDGEAR® PERFORMANCE®

Founded in 2009, BEDGEAR® is the rapid growth global lifestyle brand of PERFORMANCE® bedding for people that want to achieve more out of life. BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by offering personalized products based on sleep position and body frame. Our patented fabric technologies wick away heat and moisture to help regulate body temperature and generate a cooler, drier sleep environment to maximize recovery at night. With distribution facilities in the U.S. and Asia, BEDGEAR is sold in national retailers across the U.S. and Canada, as well as expanding globally. BEDGEAR currently partners with the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks alongside a history of professional athletes and sports teams, including the USA Women’s National Ice Hockey Team. You can’t cheat sleep – but you can get more out of the time you spend in bed. Sleep Fuels Everything®! Learn more at bedgear.com

The Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing organizational and operational support in the development and execution of event projects.

Job Duties (including but not limited to):

• Supports all trade shows, events and showroom spaces

o Maintains all accurate and up-to-date records and files for all event management projects

o Create agenda, schedules, and takes notes in pre planning meetings, including all involved departments and send recap for follow up

o Curate event requests, collecting all information needed to send in for approval and participation level.

o Create and manage project calendar and action plan for event deadlines (construction, product assortment, displays, graphics, etc)

o  Ensure all product, displays, graphics, props and assets are delivered by set deadlines to ensure execution through created tracking system.

o Keep track of necessary vendors contracts. (i.e., Entertainment / Talent, Caterers, Labor Agencies, Cleaning Companies, Brand Ambassadors & Agencies, etc.)

o Attend trade shows and events to ensure a smooth and on-time execution

o Send out and collect post-event recap meetings and complete post-show reports.

• Track budgets for overall event and tradeshow spend
• Assists in additional administrative support functions for the sales operations department as needed 

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

• High-school Diploma or GED

• English Proficient (reading, writing, speaking/listening, comprehension)

• Ability to travel up to 35% of time 

• Must have personal vehicle and valid drivers license to run errands as needed

Education/Experience/License Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or business administration is highly preferred
• 1-2 years experience in event project management 
• 2+ years in fast-paced office environment preferred
• Strong project management experience
• High volume data entry with accuracy and speed
• Clerical experience (answering phones, booking appointments, filing, faxing, scanning, etc)

**MUST HAVE...

Ability to prioritize effectively and operate efficiently; use sound judgment to make rational decisions; ability to recognize opportunities and evoke change where applicable; strong follow up skills; interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills; attention to detail and process orientation; problem solving skills;

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the e-verify program!