Meeting and Events Manager

Description (may include but not limited to):• Provide training, direction and delegates work to the team• Provides direction to team for successful execution of event• Ensures work aligns with defined strategies and objectives• Provides logistical guidance support to cross functional planning teams by setting roles and responsibilities, timelines, deliverables, and project plans• Manages hotel, venue, and vendor contracting and negotiations, securing the best possible terms and cost savings• Generates creative solutions and recommendations to presented to internal stakeholders and management team members• Works closely with management team on planning and execution of events and support special projects• Responsible for building registration sites and manage attendee communication

Nature & Scope (may include but not limited to):• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a support, production or operations team • Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion • Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager • Accountable for the support or production operations team including subordinate work leaders

Knowledge & Skills (may include but not limited to):• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management skills• Excellent customer service skills• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include listening and questioning skills• Effective organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and complete projects on time• Leadership skills: able to envision, develop, direct, manage, delegate responsibility and authority and motivate individuals• Effective organizational and time management skills• Exercises direction and independent judgment• Strong team player, results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives• Ability to use good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the job• High level attention to detail and high level of accuracy including problem-solving and analytical skills• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and proceduresExperience:• 6+ years of experience in event and meeting planning• 3+ year leadership experienceEducation:• High School or GED Equivalency• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) preferred

Reports To: Events Manager

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.