Senior Planner, Global Events

StoneX Group•West Des Moines, IA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

StoneX Group Inc. is seeking a Senior Planner, Global Events to join our team in West Des Moines, IA. Events play a critical role in advancing StoneX’s global brand presence and overall marketing strategy. Reporting to the Head of Global Events, this role serves as a key leader in the planning and execution of a diverse portfolio of events, driving projects from concept through completion. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of successfully managing all aspects of event planning and execution, while coordinating across multiple stakeholders, vendors, and business partners. Although some components will be executed through external vendors, this individual is ultimately responsible for ensuring every event is delivered with excellence, accuracy, and attention to detail, on time and within scope. We are looking for a highly organized, proactive professional. Success in this role requires exceptional relationship-building skills, the ability to manage expectations, solve problems creatively, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, confidence, diplomacy, and the ability to provide strong leadership while maintaining a customer-focused and team-oriented approach.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 - 8 years of related experience
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the meetings industry
Robust attention to the details
Ability to utilize computer software, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Strong problem solving, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree and work experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cvent
Experience proofreading
Experience with Dynamics

Responsibilities

Source event venues and send out RFPs
Request and review hotel/venue and vendor contracts
Put together meeting specifications
Review BEOS
Work with vendors (production, signage, transportation, décor, etc.)
Work with the StoneX Graphic Design Team on event branding and signage
Speaker management
Agenda management
Create name badges, table tents and other meeting materials, as needed
Review and test registration site (in Cvent)
Review copy, as needed, for accuracy
Ensure StoneX events are current on the company website
Collaborate with Event Marketing and Central Marketing Teams, as needed
Take ownership of or assist with assigned strategic initiatives in support of departmental and organizational goals
Maintains prompt and regular attendance
Serve as back-up for virtual events, when needed