About the position
The Event Specialist for United for Business Events is responsible for managing and executing a variety of corporate events, meetings, and conferences. This role involves end-to-end event management, including budgeting, vendor coordination, and onsite logistics, ensuring that events are efficient, cost-effective, and memorable. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and reporting to the United for Business Events Manager.
Responsibilities
Own end to end event execution for regional customer & sponsorship events.
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Liaise with vendors, partners, and stakeholders to ensure efficient collaboration for events.
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Partner with hotels for RFPs, contracting obligations, and post-event budget review.
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Create and manage event run of show, onsite logistics, site build up and tear down.
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Analyze post-event survey results to highlight future learnings.
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Lead event registration systems to successfully build, launch, and complete event registration for all programs.
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Collaborate with the Marketing team to create and handle communication plans for events.
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Lead internal meeting coordination and planning for regional divisions.
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Manage divisional budgets ensuring all planned items are accounted for and accurately forecasted each month.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Business, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Advertising
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2+ years of related event experience
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Experience with event/technology systems (STOVA, TicketManager, Salesforce, HIVE, etc.)
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Project management skills
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Excellent organizational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skills
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Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service approach
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
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Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
Nice-to-haves
5+ years of event management within a large corporate environment
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Experience working with hotel partners and production vendors
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PMP or CMP Certification
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance
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Parental leave
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Employee assistance program
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Commuter benefits
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Paid holidays
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Paid time off
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401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
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Flight privileges
