Salary: $87,000

Summary: The Senior Meetings and Events Planner manages Meeting/Event Planning process, Financial and Contract Management, as well as Logistics. This position serves as the primary client liaison and project lead for meetings and events with varying degrees of complexity, as assigned by the Operations Manager. They will be responsible for overall project management, from the early pre-planning stages through final billing and operational execution and will be responsible for managing various meetings and events at any given time. Project management work will include, but will not be limited to, creating and leading logistics and production teams, project budget creation and reconciliation, collaborating with internal associates and external partners, managing project timelines, and contract negotiations either in collaboration with a sourcing specialist or on their own. Manages and balances various meetings and events simultaneously of varying size, scope and complexity.

Required Qualifications:

• College diploma/degree preferred
• CMP or formal project management designation preferred
• 5-7 years of event management experience with regional experience, diverse industry knowledge; hotel experience, destination management or relevant related field experience, including at least 2 years handling large and complex events
• 2 or more years of vendor negotiation and management experience
• Experience working with C-suite and senior management-level clients
• Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (or Google Workplace), strong familiarity with Cvent, Microsoft Teams
• Strong time management skills with ability to delegate as appropriate
• Ability to initiate and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritize key deliverables
• Client focused with the ability to understand business strategies, client needs, and deliver solutions that meet and/or exceed expectations
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to provide relevant information to various levels of the business
• Negotiation and management of project supplier agreements
• Strong negotiation skills in all areas of event budgets