Senior Events Specialist

Stampin Up Inc•Riverton, UT

About The Position

This isn't your typical event planning role. As our Senior Events Specialist, you'll help shape some of Stampin' Up!'s largest global experiences. Anything from large-scale conventions and incentive trips to virtual and hybrid events that connect demonstrators around the world. You'll serve as both strategist and executor, balancing visionary ideas with operational excellence to create experiences that delight attendees while achieving business objectives. You'll partner across departments, mentor teammates, negotiate with vendors, analyze event performance, and lead event execution from early planning through the final load-out. You'll be trusted to own complex projects, navigate changing priorities with confidence, and continually look for ways to make every event even better than the last. If you're someone who loves solving complex puzzles, leading with optimism, and visualizing and creating extraordinary experiences that people talk about for years, you'll fit right in.

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience leading large-scale conventions, conferences, corporate events, or incentive travel programs.
Demonstrated success planning complex, high-profile events from concept through execution.
Strategic thinking with the ability to see both the big picture and every important detail.
Outstanding communication and collaboration skills across all levels of an organization.
Strong negotiation and vendor management experience.
Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership.
A data-driven approach to measuring success and improving future events.
Exceptional organization and operational planning skills.
An adaptable mindset with the ability to pivot quickly while maintaining a positive attitude.
An ownership mentality. You proactively identify challenges, solve problems, and follow through.
Experience with Cvent, virtual event platforms, and contract negotiations.
Ability to travel approximately 50 days annually.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods during events.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of large-scale live, virtual, and hybrid events.
Plan and execute global conventions, incentive trips, leadership events, and other high-impact experiences.
Create exceptional attendee experiences while balancing timelines, budgets, and business objectives.
Build strong partnerships across departments to ensure seamless collaboration and execution.
Mentor and coach fellow event team members while helping elevate team processes and best practices.
Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and partner relationships.
Direct large teams during event setup, execution, and teardown.
Manage multiple complex projects with overlapping timelines and competing priorities.
Analyze event performance using attendee feedback and event data to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
Champion operational excellence while continuously improving processes, systems, and event experiences.