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# Events Specialist at Phoenix Contact

- **Company:** Phoenix Contact
- **Location:** Middletown, PA
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/phoenixcontact/jobs/7988937003

## Job description

Job Summary

The Events Specialist supports the planning, coordination, and execution of trade shows, conferences, and events for Phoenix Contact USA Inc., with a primary focus on trade show logistics, exhibitor support services, on-site support, vendor coordination, and post-event follow-up.

## Responsibilities

- Assists Events Manager and event stakeholders in the preparation of tradeshows, events, and conferences, from the planning and development stages through execution and post-event wrap-up, with a primary emphasis on tradeshow support.
- Coordinates tradeshow logistics, including exhibitor service orders, venue and vendor services communication, shipping and material coordination, pre-and post-event logistics, transportation, on-site event staffing, and other related tasks
- Assesses and tracks payments, ensures payment due dates are met, processes invoices, and prepares expense reporting
- Arranges hotel, transportation, and group dinners; completes registration for event staff, and prepares name badges and event credentials, and other attendee or booth staff logistics.
- Assists with event space planning, creation of floor plan, and booth inventory management
- Effective collaboration with event team members and stakeholders, adapts to changing priorities and new challenges.
- Other duties and special project work as assigned by the Director of Integrated Marketing and Communications

## Qualifications

- Professional degree in Events Management or equivalent professional experience
- 3 – 5 years of experience in supporting tradeshow, conference, or event execution, preferably in a corporate, B2B environment
- Ability to manage tactical and logistical aspects of tradeshow and event planning, including exhibitor services, booth set-up, vendor coordination, staff logistics, deadlines, and on-site support
- Proficient in MS365 software, space planning software, and event portal/registration software, exhibitor portals, and related tradeshow or event management systems. Cvent experience preferred.
- Outstanding communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing work assignments
- Excellent organizational skills with particular attention to detail
- Works well under the pressure of deadlines and budgets
- Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required
- Demonstrate an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others, and by doing what he/she/they commit to doing
- Work as a team player to make a difference within the business and express gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance, or support
- Readily handle change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open-minded and curious in the face of new challenges

Essential Job Functions

- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods (2-4 hours at a time)
- Must work on a computer for extended periods (up to 4 hours at a time)
- Must have a valid PA driver’s license
- Must travel a minimum of 30%, primarily domestic air and other typical modes, including overnight travel for on-site support of tradeshows and events.
- Must communicate effectively in English
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
- Regular and on time attendance

## Perks & Benefits

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

## #LI-DZ1

Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:

Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.

## About Phoenix Contact

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Phoenix Contact is a global market leader in electrical and automation technology, developing products and solutions for connecting, distributing, and controlling power and data flows to enable a sustainable, electrified world.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned since 1923)
- **Headquarters**: Blomberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- **Founded**: 1923
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (family-owned since inception)

## Core Business
- Primary industries: Industrial automation, energy, infrastructure, factory automation, process automation, e-mobility, renewable energies
- Target customers: B2B – industrial manufacturers, utility companies, infrastructure operators, OEMs, system integrators (40,000+ U.S. customers across nearly every industry)
- Mission: "Together, we are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation" – guided by the vision of the All Electric Society, optimizing the entire energy flow from generation to consumption

## Products & Services
- **Industrial Components and Electronics**: A wide range of connectors, terminal blocks, relays, power supplies, surge protection, and signal conditioners for industrial control cabinets.
- **Device Connectors**: Plug-and-play connection solutions for field devices, sensors, actuators, and data interfaces (e.g., M12, RJ45, circular connectors).
- **Industry Management and Automation**: PLCs, I/O systems, industrial Ethernet switches, controllers, safety technology, and software for automation and networking.
- **Solutions for E-Mobility**: Charging infrastructure, connectors, and energy management for electric vehicle charging stations.
- **Engineering Services and Software**: Project planning tools, configuration software, and digital twin solutions for automation design.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private family-owned company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – €3.0 billion in 2024 (global)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; family-owned and self-financed. Partners include a global network of authorized distributors and 50+ international sales subsidiaries.
- **Growth Signals**: Employs 22,000 people worldwide (2025); 1,000+ employees in the U.S. (800 at Harrisburg HQ); over 100,000 unique part numbers; 70+ U.S. patents; strong focus on All Electric Society, electrification, and renewable energy trends. U.S. headquarters near Harrisburg, PA serves as manufacturing and logistics hub for the Americas.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Market Leadership**: Global market leader in electrical and automation technology, with 100+ years of brand trust.
- **Product Breadth**: Over 100,000 part numbers across three main business fields, offering complete solutions for industrial connectivity and automation.
- **Vertical Integration**: In-house manufacturing across multiple countries with varying levels of vertical integration, enabling quality control and supply chain resilience.
- **Sustainability Focus**: Clear corporate purpose tied to the All Electric Society and climate neutrality; products designed to help customers reduce energy consumption and emissions.
- **Family-Owned Stability**: Independent, long-term decision-making without pressure from external investors; strong culture of trust, innovation, and partnership.

## Strategic Focus
- Driving the All Electric Society vision by optimizing energy flow from generation to consumption through electrification, networking, and automation.
- Expanding solutions for renewable energy, e-mobility, and smart infrastructure.
- Continued investment in sustainability across the value chain: development, manufacturing, logistics.
- Strengthening local production (e.g., U.S. manufacturing and distribution center in Harrisburg) to serve regional customers faster and more sustainably.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Strong emphasis on mutual appreciation, trust, innovation, and partnership. Family-owned values with a medium-sized company feel despite being a global player. The purpose statement ("Together, we are creating a sustainable world") drives daily work.
- **Work Environment**: Modern U.S. campus near Harrisburg, PA features an onsite café, fitness center (with personal trainers), walking trail, game room, and a Functional Health & Wellbeing Center providing medical care on-site (very rare benefit). The workplace promotes work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
- **Benefits (U.S.)**:
  - Tuition reimbursement (80% for continuing education)
  - Parental leave: 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 10 weeks paternity leave
  - 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting from day one
  - 15 vacation days + 10 personal days annually, plus a one-week shutdown in December
  - Individualized training plans and career development progression paths
  - Onsite training led by top vendors and industry experts
- **Entry-Level Opportunities**: Diverse entry-level roles available, including apprenticeships and direct hires.
- **Global Presence**: Opportunity to work across 100+ countries with 22,000 passionate, technology-focused colleagues.

## Sources
1. [Phoenix Contact Careers Page](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/company/careers)
2. [Phoenix Contact Company Page (USA)](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/company)
3. [Phoenix Contact Group Page](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-be/company/phoenix-contact-group)
4. [Phoenix Contact USA Corporate Media Kit (August 2025)](https://assets.phoenixcontact.com/file/eec3ee46-b8e3-4118-b2a2-4c58e0bc01c4/media/original?US_Phoenix-Contact-corporate-media-kit_August-2025_20250805_008335.pdf)
5. [Phoenix Contact Culture & Attitude Page](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-us/company/our-culture-and-attitude)

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