**Job Description:** **Customer Engagement & Events Project Lead** **Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World** Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. **This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.** **The Impact You’ll Make in this Role** The SIBG Customer Engagement and Events team is committed to excellence and innovation. Our team is a vibrant mix of passionate professionals who are dedicated to driving success and delivering outstanding results. We believe in empowering our employees with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. As a **Customer Engagement & Events Project Lead** , you will play a pivotal role in supporting our tradeshows, customer events and meetings to deliver memorable and impactful experiences that strengthen customer relationships and drive business success. The Customer Engagement & Events Project Lead is responsible for planning, organizing and managing a high volume of in-person tradeshows, customer events and meetings for the Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG). The role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The Customer Engagement & Events Lead will work closely with division stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of Tradeshows and Events. **Key Responsibilities** : + Manage on-site logistics prior to and during tradeshows, customer events and meetings including venue selection, registrations, food and beverage plans, room assignments, transportation, A/V requirements, attendee gifting, etc. + Manage all event set-up, tear down and follow-up processes. + Develop event concepts and themes that align with company goals and stakeholder expectations. + Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution. + Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships including but not limited to meetings & events solutioning & apps technology partners, destination management companies, catering services, event rooms, production companies, and audio/visual equipment requirements. + Maintain accurate records of tradeshow and event activities. + Manage event budgets, timelines, and logistics. + Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures during tradeshows and events and related expense reporting. + Evaluate event success through feedback and metrics, and implement improvements for future events. **Your Skills and Expertise** To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution. + Five (5) or more years of tradeshow and event planning experience in a private, public, academic, government or military environment. **Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:** + Proven experience in coordinating tradeshows and events. + Strong organizational and multitasking skills. + Creative thinking and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, as required. + Detail-oriented with the ability to handle high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines effectively. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. + Must be a self-starter who requires little supervision to meet corporate goals and complete job responsibilities. + Experience in a corporate environment + Certification in Cvent **Work location: Hybrid to Maplewood, MN 4 days a week** **Travel: Up to 25** **% domestic/international travel** **Relocation Assistance: not authorized** **Supporting Your Well-being** 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. 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