FIRST · 6 hours ago
Project Manager (Corporate Events)
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Responsibilities
Full life-cycle planning and execution of multiple key events in a virtual, in-person and hybrid capacity
Virtual event planning and project management including confirming appropriate virtual platform, creation of timelines, invitation process, thorough and regular communications to attendees, suppliers and stakeholders
Financial management, including: budget development and management, expense management and invoice processing, timely post-meeting reconciliation and final financial reporting
Sourcing, negotiating, and managing site selections, contract management for venues and suppliers
Coordinate registration, transportation, hotel accommodations, entertainment, gift selection, audio/visual needs, webcasts, staging and speaker selection for all programs; strong focus on vendor management
Work with the team to ensure adherence to the client’s standards of operation and policies; ensure compliance and risk guidelines are followed
Travel (when applicable, approximately 30-35% annually) for site inspections and on-site management of live events to ensure full coordination of logistics and on-site teams for in-person events
Post event wrap up including final attendees, budget reconciliation, observations, suggestions for following year, as well as client debriefs for year over year improvements
Co-plan with colleagues and the client on larger scale programs; strong team player
Create and closely monitor value adds at every opportunity and demonstrate commercial awareness
Share knowledge of best practices, new suppliers, services and venues
Deepen relations with existing clients and maximize on all opportunities to generate new business
Qualification
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Required
5 – 7 years’ event coordination experience, preferably in a corporate or financial services environment
Experience in events, conferences, meeting and production management, including but not limited to C-level executive events, cocktail receptions and dinners, meetings and multi-day events
Experience in working with and managing senior clients
Located within 90 minutes of an airport
Motivated, self-starter, ability to work independently and project plan; ability to think innovatively
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; proven ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
Virtual event experience required – Webex and Zoom experience a plus
Willingness to help mentor junior team members or train new joiners
Leadership/influencing/negotiation and decision-making skills
Resourceful individual with the ability to take direction and work independently; be proactive with ideas and creative solutions
Customer focus, approachable; ability to adjust to client needs and style and deepen relationships in support of their programs; adapt to ever changing demands and different client work styles
Strong client management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ambitious, proactive and highly organized
Willing to travel to various locations for site-visits and on-site management of events
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Knowledge of venues and suppliers in key US cities
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience working with large and complex databases preferred, Cvent experience preferred
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Company
FIRST
FIRST provides world-class event delivery, creative development and technical production for a wide range of clients.
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