US Event Manager, Supervising Associate - Chicago

EY Studio+ Nederland • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. This position is responsible to support the SMM (Strategic Meetings Management) program through the coordination and execution of large-scale internal and client events. The Event Manager will work with meeting sponsors to understand the business needs and provide value-based solutions. The individual will contribute to Meeting & Events (M&E) overall objectives to deliver brand value, quantitative value and compliance through data integrity.

Requirements

• Degree in a related discipline or a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Event Management
• Strong knowledge of the marketplace and industry trends
• Strong analytical skills, commitment to quality, adaptability, change management, self-motivation and teamwork
• Demonstrates executive prescence, establishes credibility quickly with the ability to communicate, challenge and persuade internal stakeholders at all levels
• Customer service focused
• Knowledge of meeting industry software, including web registration applications, Cvent
• Good MS Office skills, with competncy in the use of Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Certified Meeting Proffesional Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional experience and adhering to EY policies and M&E key goals and objectives
• Consult with meeting sponsor to understand logistical requirements of the event and develop the most cost-effective and sustainable meeting plans to fulfill the requirements of the meeting sponsor and mitigate risk to the firm.
• Recommend the appropriate meeting platforms, project management, sourcing, contract negotiations, budget management, registration and all other various meeting logistics.
• Responsible for discussion compliance and maintaining clean and accurate data entry for all budget spend.
• Travel to manage all logistical aspects of the meeting on-site and will require extended hours of work and ability to move quickly to multiple function locations
• Informs and makes recommendations to leadership regarding competing priorities and resource management issues
• Utilize Event Manager tools to enhance the overall stakeholder and event experience
• Responsible for the completing Cvent data entry in a timely manner as well as overall accuracy of data for reporting (QC reports) and ensure repository is kept updated for audit purposes
• Complete all EY required LEAD and Success Factor functions
• May be required to manage M&E special business projects
• Using M&E Guidelines and Procedures, this position will make recommendations to internal clients regarding location and logistics to large meetings
• Timely and accurate data input and document management
• High financial responsibility

Benefits

• comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• medical and dental coverage
• pension and 401(k) plans
• paid time off options
• flexible vacation policy
• time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees