Event Specialist

Acquisition.com is on a mission to make real world business education available to everyone.

At Acquisition.com, we don’t just hire for open roles—we hire for impact. If you’re exceptional at what you do and align with our core values: competitive greatness, sincere candor, and unimpeachable character, we want to know you.

Are you ready to be the powerhouse behind the scenes, assisting with seamless events that leave a lasting impact? We're seeking a dynamic individual to step into the role of Event Specialist and become an integral part of our team here at Acquisition.com.

Role:

As the Event Specialist, you will support the Event Manager team in performing flawless event preparation, assist in day-of execution, and post event follow-up. This role focuses on internal coordination, guest and speaker support, and logistical preparation, enabling the Event Manager to drive high-level event success.

While the Event Manager handles vendor relationships and the Run of Show, the Event Specialist ensures that day-to-day details and guest experiences are executed seamlessly.

The Event Specialist is a key player in the guest experience, with a talent for providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

It's not just about the logistics – it's about embodying the values that drive us forward. Just as our founders uphold principles of:

• Sincere Candor

• Unimpeachable Character

• Competitive Greatness

We are seeking individuals who share in this commitment to excellence. Your alignment with our values will be essential as you represent our organization in all interactions and endeavors.

Join us as we embark on a mission-driven journey. Together, we'll strive to make every event a reflection of our dedication to excellence and passion for making a difference.

If you're ready to take your hospitality experience to the next level and make a meaningful impact on our valued guests, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team here at Acquisition.com as an Event Specialist and help us bring our vision to life.

Responsibilities:

• Act as event-day guest support, register guests, operate the lobby reception desk, and provide guests with information, resources, and amenities as needed.

• Assist with event preparation, including but not limited to; building and storing gift bags for workshop attendees, preparing signage, printing attendee badges, and printed materials.

• Assist with setup, execution, and breakdown of all event aspects to ensure smooth operation.

• Work cross-functionally with team members across all departments to understand the event objectives and ensure requirements are clearly defined.

• Address any issues or emergencies that may arise during events with leaders to find quick and effective resolutions.

• Contribute creative ideas for best practices to enhance departmental KPIs and overall company goals.

• Assist with crowd control during live events by guiding guests during transitions, escorting speakers, and assist in communicating time cues.

• Use Asana to assign and receive tasks, share updates, and maintain visibility on project progress.

Requirements:

• Degree or 3-5 years of experience in Event Coordination, Operations, or Hospitality.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Excellent communication and hospitality skills.

• Proficiency in event/project management software and Google Suite including Slack, Google Sheets, Gmail, etc.

• Ability to perform under pressure, remain flexible in a fast-paced environment, while upholding the quality of service and professionalism.

• Creativity and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work on weekends and long hours when necessary.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, advisory practice, client success, executive assistants, and media, to ensure alignment with overall company goals.

Results:

• Events are executed flawlessly, meeting or exceeding client and stakeholder expectations.

• Attendees experience a smooth, well-organized, and enjoyable event.

• Executives are satisfied with the coordination and execution of workshop events, leading to positive feedback.

• Events are executed within budget, demonstrating financial responsibility and maximizing return on investment.

• Stakeholders are well-informed throughout the event planning process, contributing to a collaborative and transparent working environment.

• Any issues or emergencies that arise during events are addressed promptly and effectively with appropriate departments and minimizing disruptions.

• Post-event evaluations provide valuable insights for continuous improvement in future events, contributing to a culture of learning and refinement.

• Effective collaboration with cross-functional team leads to events that align

Schedule:

• Able to work M-F onsite at the Acquisition.com Las Vegas headquarters with the goal of being available during all events PST (hours may vary)

• Must be flexible and able to work additional hours/weekends before workshop events/holidays if the situation warrants it

Location:

• Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)

Compensation:

• $57,000-$67,000 base salary

Relocation Assistance:

• We know that great talent comes from all over, so we're here to help you make the move. For this role, we offer:

• IC-level positions: $5,000–$7,000 in relocation support

Benefits:

• Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays

• Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts with an employer match

• Monthly wellness allowance

• State of the art gym for employee use at HQ

Acquisition.com Core Values

Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business.

Competitive Greatness

Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a hard challenge. Those who have the drive to constantly improve, the superior intellect and long term commitment to see incremental improvements become compounding returns.

Sincere Candor

Have the self awareness to accurately perceive and communicate hard truths that improve others and self, the courage to do so, and the humility to accept them, even when it hurts. Nothing great can be built without feedback: internally or externally.

Unimpeachable Character

Be the type of person with whom people are always proud to associate, personally and professionally. We look for true alignment of thoughts, words, and actions towards a goal worth pursuing.