Marine Marketing Events Supervisor

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Marine Marketing Events Supervisor to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. The Marine Events Supervisor is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of corporate trade shows, with a strong emphasis on logistics, inventory management, and on-site operations. This role ensures seamless coordination of event assets, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-impact brand experiences.

What you'll be doing:

Trade Show & Event Execution

• Lead planning and execution of a national trade show program, supporting approximately 18+ events annually.
• Develop and manage trade show booth layouts with a focus on space planning, attendee flow, product placement, and visual impact.
• Serve as primary on-site lead for corporate events, ensuring flawless execution and representing the brand with professionalism and expertise.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to align event strategy, messaging, and activation plans.

• Oversee end-to-end logistics for trade shows and events, including shipping, receiving, staging, and return of booth materials and assets.
• Manage display and asset inventory, ensuring accurate tracking, configuration, maintenance, and readiness for each event.
• Direct product loan pool operations, maintaining inventory valued at approximately $1M.
• Continuously evaluate and improve asset utilization, storage efficiency, and logistics processes.

• Manage and forecast event budgets exceeding $2M annually, including monthly tracking, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee event-related spend, including corporate Event Card expenses (up to $300K), ensuring compliance and accurate reconciliation.
• Source, recommend, and manage event vendors; negotiate contracts and ensure alignment with budget and quality expectations.
• Coordinate hotel blocks and other event-related accommodations as needed.

• Supervises Fleet Logistics Specialist responsibilities related to event budgeting, spend tracking, and recommendations for budget adjustments to the Manager of Events and Retail Promotions.
• Act as a key liaison between internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, and business units, to ensure cohesive execution across all events.
• Partner with Sponsorship and Sales teams to develop promotional concepts, dealer activations, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Support satellite dealer events alongside major trade shows to drive participation and market presence.

• Evaluate trade show performance and recommend enhancements to booth design, display elements, and customer experience.
• Introduce new concepts, technologies, and processes to elevate brand presence and operational efficiency.
• Maintain deep knowledge of product offerings to effectively represent the brand at all events.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Proven experience in trade show management, event logistics, and inventory control.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred, with the ability to effectively support, guide, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong background managing complex logistics and asset-heavy event programs.
• Expertise inventory systems, shipping coordination, and on-site event operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale budgets and vendor relationships.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple events simultaneously.
• Budget ownership and financial discipline.
• Vendor negotiation and coordination.

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hour work-week
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha products