Summer 2025 Openings

Event Account Executive

National Conference Services, Inc. (NCSI) is looking for a highly motivated entry-level Event Account Executive to grow our federal events in the US and Europe. Through our proven on the job training, we prepare you to start and grow your sales career! As part of the Federal Events Sales Team, you will offer marketing solutions and sell event space to companies seeking to expand and grow in the federal market. If you are driven by success, competitive, ready to be challenged, and committed to building relationships, you may be a great candidate for the Event Account Executive position here at NCSI!

About NCSI

NCSI is the industry leader in the planning and coordination of Government conferences, meetings, expositions and virtual events. Our company culture and family environment draws the most highly motivated, competitive, and logistically organized people in the industry. NCSI offers the opportunity for you to have a direct impact on our small business! We cater to some of the largest defense and intelligence agencies in the government and we take pride in being able to offer the best service from an incredible team of people. Our sales staff is highly motivated to work as a team and individually to hit goals and reach new milestones.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintain and grow existing client base
  • Make 40 outbound calls per day
  • Prospect and develop new business
  • Maintain and develop customer relationships with contact by phone and in person
  • Facilitate events virtually, locally and throughout the United States & Europe
  • Accountable for meeting individual and team goals
  • Display a positive, professional attitude and a high level of customer service to customers and teammates
  • Utilize CRM to record and track sales
  • Work from NCSI HQ office in Columbia, MD

Qualifications/Requirements

  • BS/BA degree
  • Demonstrated work ethic
  • Professional, highly motivated self starter that is skilled at networking and relationship building
  • Attention to detail, execution and follow through
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Travel is required 30% of the year which will include some weekends
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • US Citizenship

Your potential salary should fall within the range of $50,000-$65,000+. You will have a base annual salary of $42,000 per year paid on a biweekly basis with $12,500-$25,000+ in bonus/commission potential payable when goals are hit for your sales.

In addition, NCSI provides health insurance (individual premium 80% employer paid) as well as optional dental, vision and flex spending. Employer paid life and disability insurance is also provided. NCSI offers a 401k plan that includes matching contributions. Sick, holiday, floating holiday and vacation time is also offered.

Our most successful employees are action oriented with a passion for sales and/or event planning. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a team, please submit your cover letter, and resume to careers@ncsi.com.

NCSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Event Marketing Manager

Are you the mover and shaker in your network who organizes social activities? Are you the type of person that has the natural ability of influencing others and making friends everywhere you go? Do you love to travel? Are you practically a professional multi-tasker because you’re always on the move and handling so many things at once?

If any of the above resonates with you, then you could be the next great addition to our winning event management team.

National Conference Services, Inc. (NCSI) located in Columbia, Maryland, is actively seeking an entry–level Event Marketing Manager that will contribute to our growth and success. Our company culture and family environment draws some of the most highly motivated, competitive, and logistically organized people in the industry. With exceptional opportunities for college graduates, NCSI makes it possible to enjoy your job, travel, and make lifelong mentors and friends, all while offering the opportunity to have a direct impact on our small business. We cater to some of the largest defense and intelligence agencies in the government and we take pride in being able to offer the best service from an incredible team of people. Our event staff plan, market, and produce over 50 annual on-site tabletop Technology Expositions all over the United States and Europe.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Produce, market, and execute 20+ on-site tabletop technology expositions a year
  • Promote attendance through implementing effective marketing strategies and sales calls
  • Market and promote each event, including scheduling meetings with senior leadership and advertising on the installation(s)
  • Develop and maintain relationships with government clients
  • Prospect and develop new business
  • Prepare promotional and marketing materials for each event including flyers, posters, invitations, and banners
  • Secure space, organize catering, and facility needs for each event
  • Oversee logistics on event day including set-up/breakdown, registration, facilitation of the senior leadership tour, and all customer service needs
  • Accountable for meeting and exceeding goals in relation to event attendance, event rebooking, and overall team expectations

Qualifications/Requirements

  • BS/BA degree
  • Demonstrated work ethic
  • Proven customer service skills
  • Professional, highly motivated self-starter that is skilled at networking and relationship building
  • Attention to detail, execution and follow through
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Travel is required up to 60% of the year both domestic and abroad, which will include some weekends
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • U.S. citizenship

Your potential salary should fall within the range of $55,000-$65,000+. You will have a base annual salary of $45,000 per year paid on a biweekly basis with $10,000-$20,000+ in bonus/commission potential payable when goals are hit for your events.

In addition, NCSI provides health insurance (individual premium 80% employer paid) as well as optional dental, vision and flex spending. Employer paid life and disability insurance is also provided. NCSI offers a 401k plan that includes matching contributions. Sick, holiday, floating holiday and vacation time is also offered.

Our most successful employees are action oriented with a passion for event planning and/or sales. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a team, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to careers@ncsi.com.

NCSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.