Meeting and Event Planning Manager

Northmarq – Minneapolis; Atlanta; Dallas; Denver; Phoenix

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Northmarq is seeking a Meeting and Event Planning Manager to join the Marketing & Communications department. This individual will be responsible for all meetings and event strategies including attending events and speaking engagements. This critical role will lead the meetings and events function for the organization including planning, executing, and optimizing the delivery of internal meetings, recognition/incentive programs, external events, sponsorships, and trade shows for corporate and regional teams.

The position is an in-office position, and an immediate start date is required.Open to Minneapolis; Atlanta; Dallas; Denver; Phoenix - with Minneapolis, MN preferred

Position Responsibilities

Ideate new events and client engagement programs to engage target audiences in value-added services, products, and programs to reinforce the brand value of NM. Lead and support external client-facing events including conferences, forums, and round table discussions. Develop efficient and repeatable event processes (concept to execution) to deliver an optimal event experience. Travel to events, speaking engagements, and tradeshows often with senior leaders to coordinate details and represent the organization. Research, recommend, and support external conferences and sponsorship opportunities. Manage all aspects of events and sponsorships including planning, logistical management, coordination across business/stakeholders, programming, branding, and follow-up. Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process, develop a measurement framework, and report on KPIs for each event. Engage vendors and other support teams, negotiate contracts, develop meeting project plans and agendas, and coordinate onsite meeting implementation plans.

What We're Looking For

7+ years of meeting planning experience creating event and sponsorship strategies that deepen relationships and drive brand value. Experience leading events in an organization with a national presence and driving value through local market strategies. Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or business administration. Experience with meeting registration and tracking systems, Microsoft Suite, and other technology to enable event management. Ability to act as an ambassador and face of Northmarq to all internal and external attendees and stakeholders. Ability to travel up to 50%.

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!