Events & Trade Show Advisor Senior

Fidelity National Information Services•Brown Deer, WI

45d

About The Position

Events & Trade Show Advisor Senior Every day, our teams innovate across the world of finance. We collaborate to work smarter, while making a difference. We believe in diversity and inclusivity, giving a voice to everyone on the team. And we celebrate our success together. If you want to make an impact in fintech, we'd like to know: Are you FIS? About the role: The Events & Trade Show Advisor Senior will initiate, manage and execute logistics of marketing events such as potential customer seminars, user conferences, trade shows, special promotions, direct mail campaigns, etc. Plan and administer seminars/conferences. Assist in developing event or trade show marketing strategies. About the team: The Global Brand Experiences team at FIS is a dynamic group of planners, project managers, and creatives who design, plan, and execute world-class events that showcase our brand on a global stage. From tradeshows and user groups to advisory boards and large-scale conferences, we lead the way in delivering impactful experiences wherever FIS needs to shine. Our North American Brand Experiences and Sports Marketing team drives flagship internal events, our premier client event-FIS Emerald-and manages tradeshows across the region. We also oversee sports marketing properties, including sponsorships, ticketing, and partnerships with major teams and leagues. Though small in size, we create an outsized impact, consistently earning top client satisfaction scores and contributing significantly to growth through lead generation. Data-driven, organized, and highly respected, we are a cohesive team that sets the standard for excellence in event execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
Typically requires seven or more years of experience.
Knowledge of project management methods and techniques to ensure the coordination of people (internal clients and external vendors) and processes to achieve desired outcomes
General knowledge of FIS graphical templates supporting company brand identity, consistency., and production of materials
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various s levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors
Proficiency in problem solving and time management skills managing multiple deadlines
Proficiency to operate independently
Builds and maintains productive working relationships throughout the FIS enterprise and with outside vendors
Coordinates and manages project resources, assigned people and processes to achieve desired outcomes

Nice To Haves

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are nice to have certifications, but not required.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with corporate communications, marketing regional managers and business line leaders to ensure cohesive execution of event promotion, messaging and lead-generation.
Manages sub-projects and cross-functional teams to ensure effective collaboration and timely execution of event planning efforts. Escalates issues with urgency to stakeholders.
Communicates effectively with event affiliates from pre-show kickoff through post-show reporting.
Manages all aspects of company events planning, execution and follow-up activities and maintains related calendars and schedules.
Manages on-site event activity and provides required support as needed.
Recommends and plays a key role in determining the logistics, communications and related activities that support company conferences and meetings.
Identifies effective processes and procedures to ensure smooth and professional events and meetings.
Develops and recommends agendas, speakers and venues for conferences and meetings.
Assesses surveys regarding company event planning and execution.
Assists with the creation and responsible for maintaining control books for each event.
Assists manager with executive level communication and reporting.
Works on enterprise-wide briefings and entertainment in support of FIS sales, clients and leadership.
Recommends strategic components required for briefings and events when appropriate.
Coordinates meeting logistics, agenda, speakers, communications, etc.
Plans and manages entertainment events connected to briefings.
Identifies and implements process improvements for building better efficiencies for conducting briefings and arranging company sponsored entertainment events.
Recommends facility location and equipment required based on briefing environment.
Coordinates collateral and presentations for scheduled events and briefings.
Manages the integration of multi-levels of resources, i.e. presenters, sales teams, supporting logistics team.
Performs post briefing measurements.