[Hiring] Events Planner @Ursus

Role Description

Plan and execute events that support the goals of the enterprise. Ensure successful execution of events from start to post-event evaluations.

• Plans and executes events, such as marketing and sales conferences, trade shows, and customer-related events.
• Directs logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support, and pre- and post-event evaluations.
• Procures vendor services.
• Works with facility, exhibit set-up, equipment, and catering requirements.
• Provides on-site event support.
• Researches potential event locations and evaluates alternatives.
• Prepares and tracks budgets, provides periodic progress reports for each event project.
• Conducts post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved upon.
• Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties.

Qualifications

• Typically has the following skills or abilities:
• 2+ years in an event planner-oriented position.
• Keen attention to detail and follow up / follow through are a must for this position.
• Proficiency in Excel, PPT, Microsoft Office.
• Experience in budgeting and planning.
• Experience managing all phases of multiple projects simultaneously, and adjusting to continuously changing responsibilities and priorities.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Must be available to travel as needed.

Requirements

• Strategic event planning, logistics, execution.
• Experience working with associations and event groups is a plus.
• Experience working with vendors and third-party event groups for event execution (booth builds, labor, etc.).
• Healthcare or optical industry is a plus.
• Event sponsorship awareness and experience (mainly executing on sponsorship opportunities like booth space, branding, etc.).
• Software/Tools: Asana, Microsoft suite, SharePoint.
• Stellar organizational skills, expense tracking, event processes, etc.
• Collaborative and able to confidently lead calls with key contacts and give updates and direction.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, or related field or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated.
• In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.