Commercial Events Specialist

PBI-Gordon Corporation • Shawnee, KS • 5d ago

Reports to: Vice President Sales and Commercial Operations

Position Summary

This role is responsible for planning complex meetings, events, and travel logistics in support of the Pegasus Laboratories Commercial team, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business objectives. It leads the end-to-end planning and delivery of trade shows and events to ensure consistent, high-quality brand representation. Additionally, the role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to senior leadership, including vendor management, budget oversight, expense tracking, communications, and executive-level presentation development.

Compensation & Benefits

Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k)
Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate meetings, conferences, and teleconferences of varying size and complexity, including recurring Leadership Team (LT) meetings, ensuring efficient scheduling and seamless logistical execution.
Lead the planning and execution of large-scale internal meetings and the annual distributor incentive trip, delivering high-quality experiences aligned with business objectives.
Plan diverse event types, including sales meetings, product launch meetings, and national tradeshows, ensuring consistency and excellence across all touchpoints.
Manage end-to-end event logistics, including sourcing venues and negotiating quotes, budget management, contract facilitation, attendee coordination, travel arrangements, and onsite execution (meeting space, audiovisual, food & beverage, etc.).
Oversee travel and accommodation logistics for both small and large-scale tradeshows, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and positive attendee experiences.
Arrange leadership and sales team training logistics, including travel, meeting space, and accommodations to support effective learning environments.
Forecast, monitor, and track monthly SG&A expenditures for Pegasus, ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to budget targets.
Establish and manage vendor relationships, including onboarding, confidentiality agreements, and consulting contracts, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Develop, edit, and proofread high-quality executive PowerPoint presentations for the Vice President, U.S. Sales & Commercial Operations.
Oversee the expense management process for the Vice President’s direct reports, ensuring timely submission and conducting initial reviews of Concur expense reports for accuracy and compliance.
Maintain professional, responsive, and polished communication with internal and external stakeholders via phone and email.
Support additional operational and administrative initiatives as needed to meet evolving business priorities.

Safety Responsibilities

Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Participate in required safety training.
Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents promptly.

Required Qualifications

Education:Bachelor’s degree required, with coursework in business administration, communications, or accounting desired, or equivalent work experience
Experience: 5 or more years in trade show event planning and/or supporting senior-level management in a professional environment.
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to uphold the highest confidentiality and to be discreet about company information and personal information of the Pegasus senior leadership team.
- Strong professional presence and demonstrated leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to interface with customers, employees and leaders at all levels effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-directed professional with strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); Smartsheet, SharePoint, OneNote, Visio, Concur
- Familiarity with the Animal Health market is not required but would be a plus.
- Experience with Concur expense management software preferred.
- Effective time management and organizational skills; proven ability to prioritize while simultaneously managing numerous projects/processes often under tight deadlines.
- Ability to understand projects, think critically, and identify solutions.
- Up to 50% Travel

Work Environment & Culture

PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PBI-Gordon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about event planning and execution, executive-level administrative support, and managing complex travel logistics and vendor relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join an employee-owned organization that values ownership, collaboration, exceptional service, and professional excellence.

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