Event Management is a multi-billion dollar industry, growing rapidly, with conferences, meetings, trade shows and social events hosted regularly all over the world.


Job Description:
Responsible for the planning and execution of company-sponsored events, ranging in size from 25 to 2,200 attendees. This includes budget preparation, site-selection and contract negotiation, and all aspects of event management. The Event Planner will report directly to the Event Manager and will work with multiple contacts for various event activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Plan all details, strategic and logistical, relating to company-sponsored events

· Create & manage event budgets.

· Coordinate event collateral and on-line registration details.

· On-site lead and planner for events as assigned. This will include travel approximately 1 time per month, and usually over weekends.

· Planning & execution of company-sponsored meetings & events, as assigned.

· Create event and other department budgets; responsible for adherence to budget, reconciliation of final hotel and event location bills.

· Partner with business owners and Famous Talent to ensure the vision and the goals for each event are met/exceeded


REQUIRED:

· Experience in Marketing Communications Exhibit and Event Planning

· College degree or comparable business experience in Marketing/Communications. Marketing Major/background a plus.

· Willingness to travel, typically one week stretches a few weeks a year

· 3-5 years experience planning events and seminars

· Experience managing development of collateral, graphics, electronic communications

· Excellent written/verbal communications and interpersonal skills

· Seasoned professional who takes initiative; creative, proactive, driven for quality, challenging self and vendors for continuous improvement

· Detail oriented with ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to prioritize

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment, meeting time and budget deadlines consistently

· Leader who recommends solutions, alternatives; establishes, builds and maintains relationships with internal and external suppliers

· Sets challenging goals, measures performance; displays track record of accomplishments

· 25 – 30% travel

· Excellent organizational and follow-up skills; detail-oriented; creativity a plus

· Ability to work independently and be self sufficient - while succeeding in a team environment

· Confidence to work outside the box and contribute creative input

· Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, HTML

· Ability to work for multiple individuals with ability to prioritize heavy workload in fast-paced, demanding environment

· Work with, and maintain, confidential information

· Ability to work independently, can-do attitude, team player