Events Coordinator Admin

Location: 

Overland Park, Kansas (KS), US

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

 

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants.   With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As an Event Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering engaging and well-organized experiences that support our internal teams and customer relationships. You’ll plan and execute a variety of events—from facility tours and sales meetings to corporate-sponsored activities—ensuring every detail reflects our brand and creates a positive impact.

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

  1. Event Planning & Execution
  • Coordinate logistics for internal and external events, including sales meetings, facility tours, and customer visits.
  • Plan local and national events, managing catering, lodging, transportation, and entertainment.
  • Support coordination of corporate-sponsored events such as charity golf tournaments and sports outings.
  • Ensure seamless visitor experiences at the Marley Factory and R&D Center.
  1. Marketing & Communication Support
  • Assist the marketing team with internal communication materials.
  • Maintain trade show inventory and support timely fulfillment and shipping of materials.
  • Contribute to event communications and ensure alignment with brand standards.
  1. Project & Vendor Coordination
  • Track event progress using project management tools and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
  • Build and manage relationships with vendors and venues.
  • Collect post-event feedback, measure success, and recommend improvements.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

  • At least 2 years of experience in event planning or marketing, preferably in a B2B setting.
  • Experience managing logistics for corporate events, meetings, or tours.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of trade show and event logistics.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and email marketing platforms (e.g., HubSpot).
  • Comfortable working in both Mac and PC environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Creative, resourceful, and detail oriented.

 

Education & Certifications

  • Associate’s degree required; preferred focus in Communications, Marketing, or Hospitality.

Travel & Working Environment

  • Occasional travel required for event setup and coordination.
  • Must be able to lift and move event supplies (up to 50 lbs.).
  • Office environment with varying noise levels.
  • Frequent computer use and ability to handle high-volume work efficiently.

 

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

 

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

  • Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
  • Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

 

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential. 

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits.  Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential.  We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.