Corporate Events Planner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of event management experience.
• Advanced experience in events, conferences, meetings, and production management, including executive dinners, receptions, meetings, recognition events, and sponsorships.
• Extensive experience managing senior clients in event planning and execution.
• Strong proficiency with Cvent.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Advanced project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive industry knowledge of suppliers, venues, services, and best practices, with active industry participation.
• Strong client management skills and the ability to influence, lead by example, and foster a positive environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients on large-scale programs.
• Ability to create best practices and independently take on new initiatives.
• Client-centric, approachable, and able to adapt to client needs, work styles, and changing demands.
• Self-motivated and able to take direction, work independently, and think innovatively.

Nice To Haves

• Event management experience in the financial services industry or a corporate environment.
• Experience managing a team of employees.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute multiple key events throughout their full lifecycle in virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats.
• Develop and manage budgets, expenses, invoice processing, post-meeting reconciliation, and final financial reports.
• Source and negotiate venues and suppliers, manage site selection, and oversee contracts.
• Coordinate registration, food and beverage, transportation, hotel accommodations, entertainment, gifts, audiovisual needs, webcasts, staging, and speakers.
• Manage vendors and collaborate with internal partners on event deliverables, including marketing collateral, audiovisual production, event technology, attendee data, legal, and compliance.
• Plan virtual events, including selecting platforms, building timelines, managing invitations, and communicating with attendees, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Assist with training new team members.
• If applicable, manage and mentor direct reports, including schedules and coverage, workload, staffing assignments, development reviews, and team morale.
• Ensure adherence to client operating standards, policies, compliance requirements, and risk guidelines.
• Identify value-added opportunities and demonstrate commercial awareness.
• Share knowledge of best practices, suppliers, services, and venues.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and pursue opportunities to generate new business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including an optional high-deductible health plan with a health savings account.
• 401(k).
• Five flexible spending account options.
• Generous paid time off allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life, disability, and pet coverage.
• Wellness stipend.
• Mobile phone allowance.
• Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo, and other services.
• Aura Identity Theft Protection.
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Potential opportunities to work on projects across the company's global locations.