Event Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Event Coordinator to plan, manage, and execute corporate events. The ideal candidate has prior event planning experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution. This role will be responsible for overseeing logistics, managing budgets, and delivering exceptional experiences to our internal teams.
You will take on the following responsibilities:
- Cook up all aspects of pre-event planning, onsite logistics and post-event wrap up.
- Plans menus, layout, decor, and booking external vendors (when appropriate) for events.
- Track the event budget from initial stages, and provide an after-event summary of cost.
- Collaborate with key partners to ensure delivery of all event requirements (AV, Marketing, Facilities, Procurement).
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Provide recommendations based on experience and trends in the industry to enhance each event.
- Attend weekly WPS cross-team organizational meetings.
You should possess the following qualifications:
- BA or BS degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing events in a high-volume environment.
- Highly organized, excellent time-management, adept at managing different priorities.
- Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Collaborative team player.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and various event software necessary for the execution of the responsibilities listed above.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retailer Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commute Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
About the Role
Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits. This is R/A !
Qualifications
- BA or BS degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing events in a high-volume environment.
- Highly organized, excellent time-management, adept at managing different priorities.
- Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Collaborative team player.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and various event software necessary for the execution of the responsibilities listed above.
Skills
The ideal candidate has prior event planning experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution. This role will be responsible for overseeing logistics, managing budgets, and delivering exceptional experiences to our internal teams.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retailer Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commute Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Pay
$85,000/yr. - $90,000/yr.
Schedule
Not specified
Requirements
- BA or BS degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing events in a high-volume environment.
- Highly organized, excellent time-management, adept at managing different priorities.
- Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Collaborative team player.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and various event software necessary for the execution of the responsibilities listed above.