Events Planner

Jackson Spalding • Atlanta, GA

73d

About The Position

The Events Planner is an experienced, highly relational project manager who coordinates marketing, event, and communications projects. The role manages highly visible restaurant opening and community events in U.S. markets, including remote planning and on-site execution, and requires regular travel across the United States, including Puerto Rico. The planner works with client teams, corporate marketing and PR, agency partners, operations, and field training staff; manages multiple events and project budgets; and maintains client relationships throughout planning and delivery.

Requirements

• At least 3–5+ years of project management experience, including event planning experience.
• 1–2+ years of experience in an agency environment.
• Regular travel across the United States, including Puerto Rico.
• Detail-oriented project management skills and ability to deliver on deadline and on budget.
• Experience with project management tools and technologies; Asana and/or Smartsheet experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Client service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to anticipate issues and client and attendee needs.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong proofreading skills, and ability to multitask and execute work through completion.
• A track record of successful event planning and execution.
• Leadership, team management, and delegation skills.
• Decision-making and critical-thinking skills, including analyzing short- and long-term impacts, assessing options, and recommending a course of action.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively across internal and external teams using multiple communications channels.
• Knowledge of target audiences, including local community stakeholders, influencers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with marketing concepts and understanding of PR practices to collaborate with counterparts and reach business, consumer, and local media audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Asana and/or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and primary point of contact for local restaurant opening events and community events in U.S. markets, planning remotely and traveling to execute them on-site.
• Lead cross-functional launch alignment among corporate marketing and PR teams, agency partners, operations teams, and field training staff.
• Manage several events at different stages of planning at the same time.
• Manage event and project budgets and billing.
• Oversee event setup, execution, and cleanup on-site.
• Build and maintain client relationships and incorporate client goals into project plans.
• Delegate and use inclusive language and behaviors.
• Resolve unique on-the-ground issues and situations.
• Prepare and present decks and other communications materials.

What This Job Offers

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