Marketing Specialist, Events

About Us
ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operates over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Vehicle Service & Logistics Centers, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.

We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do.

We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! 

About the team and position

As a Marketing Event  Specialist, you will have the unique opportunity to represent ADESA at top customer and industry events.  You are responsible for showcasing our company’s brand and products in interesting and compelling styles so our brand is visible and front of mind to all participating attendees. While showcasing our brand at industry events, you will oversee experiential activations that will format awareness and increase consideration. Additionally, you will expose our brand at customer and employee appreciation meetings and events. Here you will manage experiential events to capsize long-term emotional connections that leave our customers and employees proud and satisfied to be brand partners.

You will work closely with leadership and  internal cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive marketing and education plans that support new or existing business. You must be a proven leader with a strong professional presence and have the ability to manage a variety of programs that meet/exceed business objectives while being accountable for delivering programs on brand, on time and on budget. 

We are seeking a charismatic marketer who enjoys collaborating and has a creative mindset. You enjoy a fast-paced environment and prefer the accelerated rate over the standard mundane rate.  

What you’ll be doing

• Showcase the company brand through the execution of national marketing events and experiential activations.
• Support leadership in ongoing project management duties associated with large industry, customer and employee meetings and events.
• Assist in maintaining and managing promotional assets and supplies.
• Problem solving: Proactively work with team members to solve issues or elevate concerns.
• Maintain open communication by thoughtfully reaching out to leadership and team leads regarding the company’s main initiatives.
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment, setting a high standard for attitude and performance.
• Embrace your mistakes! You’ll inevitably make a few. 

What you should have

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
• At least two years of experience in a customer-facing role or working with teams. 
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Suited to working a traditional in-office 5-day a week professional environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time (some weekends may apply).
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Highly organized with an unflappable attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel, Google Slides and Canva.
• Have a sense of humor. We’re car remarketers, not brain surgeons. 
• Willingness to be a people person! You’ll be working with team members across ADESA and Carvana. We’re seeking the kind of person who puts the concerns of others first and is always ready to celebrate a big moment for someone else.
• An ability to operate in ambiguity with the grace of a gazelle…not the gazelle being hungrily chased by a lion, but the one bounding effortlessly through an open African savanna.
• The skills to examine processes and develop creative solutions.
• An understanding that things will change. We need to know you are okay with that. 
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves, take on new assignments, and juggle many things at once. In other words, you’re a multi-tasking wizard!

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.