Events Specialist

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products.  Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

The Events Specialist will support the Sales and Marketing teams when it comes to sales administration, marketing event planning and our technician training program.   This position will assist the sales team in servicing customer relationships, coordinating sales-related activities, planning sales and marketing related events, as well as other duties and responsibilities as required. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful problem-solver, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be a team player.  This role will provide the selected candidate with exposure to and partnership with the Sales and Marketing organizations within Dorman.

Primary Duties

• Assist with customer and industry trade show preparation and shipments including material planning, securing product and all necessary collateral required to execute 
• Manage logistics for customer visits to company headquarters and sites, tracking customer visit calendar
• Assist with training events through the Dorman Training Center.  Support planning and on-site logistics as needed.
• Create sales merchandise support including company store and special promotional requests 
• Ensure timely response to customer specific event related requests
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite preferred
  • MS Outlook experience with calendar and meeting scheduling  
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
  • Warehouse and office setting will be the primary space to house inventory and store materials for events
• Willingness to work extra hours when needed to get the job done
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with team members; will need to exercise critical thinking and time management skills
• Excellent team development and leadership skills
• Plan, organize, and prioritize as needed
• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 40 pounds. 
• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen.  Noise level is usually moderate. Must be able to walk and use stairs as needed.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1+ years of experience with marketing projects, event planning, or similar type of coordinating 

Core Values & CompetenciesIdeation and InnovationDeliver Customer ValueEmpower Our ContributorsAccountability for ResultsStrive for ExcellenceDriving For ResultsCommunicating EffectivelyDelivering High Quality WorkDemonstrating InitiativeAttributes

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.  www.DormanProducts.com

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