Event Planner, VP - Corporate Affairs

Responsibilities

• Support the event lifecycle for in-person and hybrid events, from initial request, through execution and post event reporting across all US business units.
• Manage multiple workstreams concurrently with consideration for prioritization, complexity, influence, and levels of involvement required to advance initiatives.
• Work with client team(s) to provide guidance on agenda building, material design and speaker suggestions (internal/external) and presentation idea generation.
• Drive innovation within the team by fostering a willingness to experiment and balancing big-picture thinking with tactical execution.
• Collaborate on creating new event experiences and exploring industry sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop and maintain accurate budgets, negotiate cost savings, and reconcile actual expenses.
• Assist in preparing post-event analysis reports that incorporate both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Collaborate with production and technology teams to enhance audience experience.
• Apply expertise in the production process and audio-visual requirements to influence event technology efforts aimed at engaging global audiences with hybrid programming.
• Submit RFPs, recommend venue ideas and selection. Lead contract negotiation and manage vendor service levels to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support on-site execution, staffing, and vendor management, contributing to the overall success of events.
• Oversee key relationships across Blackstone businesses, serving as a trusted partner – presenting annual event budgets, providing input on event strategies and gathering feedback.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in event planning and management in a dynamic corporate organization.
• Strong knowledge of venues and vendors in New York and across the U.S.
• Prominent track record of developing business relationships at all professional levels, both internal and external, ranging from C-suite executives and partners to personal assistants.
• Self-motivated problem solver.
• Professional integrity, initiative, leadership skills and can work as part of a global team in an environment that demands excellence and time.
• In depth and hands on experience in Cvent event management and registration platform.
• Strong organizational skills and can manage multiple responsibilities and events while maintaining high quality standards.
• Willingness to travel as needed for events.

Additional Information

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