Senior Corporate Event Planner

Senior Corporate Event

Client: Tech industry

Role: Senior Corporate Event

Duration: 12 months

Rate: Range

Location: Remote

Your new Company

A leading information and cloud management company is looking to onboard a Sr. Corporate Event based in Waterloo, ON. The position is a 1 year contract with potential extension.

Your new Role

Project management of Company’s events including all components of meeting planning from concept to completion. (annual conferences, incentive trips, and corporate meetings). Logistic management including: creative, transportation, communications, food and beverage, signage. Work with procurement to source, contract and managing vendors including destination management companies, venues, speakers, graphic designers, promotional items and audio. Visual production companies. Work with internal resources in the execution of project components. Correspond with external resources, customers, and Company’s employees. Delivery of event research and proposals, with strong powerpoint skills. Project management of program and registration web sites – prior work with CVENT is an asset. Provide onsite support during the execution of meetings and events-

What you need to succeed

Advanced skillset with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Cvent preferred. 6+ years’ experience with large-scale event planning and strong understanding of project timelines. Confident, articulate, self-starter, with attention to detail.

Excellent project management skills and flexibility to move between projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of communication processes and ability to work with various communication mediums. Strong communication skills, flexible attitude and ability to function as a member of a team are required. Excellent and proven communication skills – both written and verbal. Extremely organized, detail oriented, pro-active, able to work in a highly energetic environment. Excellent knowledge of event planning and marketing processes. Event planning accreditation, or ongoing studies, preferred (ie CMP). Post secondary school education in Events, Marketing, Communications or equivalent experience.

What you need to do next

Apply to the above job as next steps and further consideration for the role or email your resume at [email protected]