Corporate Event & Travel Planner

Carter Lumber • Kent, OH

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About The Position

Overview: As our Corporate Event & Travel Planner, you’ll be the go-to person for making every company event and executive trip seamless and memorable. You’ll own the planning, coordination, and execution of all major corporate travel and events, ensuring attendees have a high-quality experience while staying on budget. This role is your chance to take ownership, streamline processes, and be the driving force behind smooth, impactful events that leave a lasting impression.

Requirements

• Flawless track record of hands-on experience in managing corporate travel and large event planning, 10+ years
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines without breaking a sweat
• Quick on your feet during high-pressure situations
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
• Clear, professional communicator who builds trust with vendors and team members
• Ready to hit the road about 30 days a year

Responsibilities

• Plan, Execute, & Elevate Events
• Take the lead on all major company events and make them unforgettable, from customer trips to employee outings to our annual customer meeting.
• Keep smaller events running smoothly throughout the year, making every gathering under 50 attendees just as high-quality.
• Team up with resorts, hotels, and vendors to pull off events that achieve goals while staying on budget.
• Own the event budget and make every dollar count.
• Be on-site for major events as the go-to problem solver who keeps everything running smoothly.
• Own Corporate and Executive Travel
• Take the reins on corporate and executive travel, working seamlessly with our booking partner to make sure domestic and international trips go off without a hitch.
• Tackle last-minute changes and unexpected challenges like a pro, keeping every trip smooth and stress-free.
• Be the go-to travel guru for executives, letting them focus on business while you handle all the details.
• Lead with Process & Innovation
• Take ownership of event and travel processes, finding smarter ways to get things done.
• Spot inefficiencies and turn them into actionable solutions that make a real difference
• Continuously fine-tune travel and events to make every future trip and gathering run even smoother.
• Explore and implement new tools that boost productivity and make travel and event planning easier and more effective.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed