Senior Associate, Corporate Event Planner

About the Role

As part of our Corporate Events team in New York, you’ll play a key role in managing and executing live events, acting as the primary client contact and ensuring seamless project delivery. This hybrid position (3 days per week in-office) offers the opportunity to work within a Fortune 100 company, contributing to meaningful challenges while balancing work and life priorities.

Responsibilities

• Client Management: Act as the client’s point of contact, build and maintain relationships, anticipate needs, and ensure timely communication and delivery of project milestones.
• Project Management: Oversee events from concept to reconciliation, including budget creation, timeline management, supplier sourcing, and onsite execution. Manage complex project schedules and documentation.
• Team Management: Lead internal meetings, coach junior team members, and ensure adherence to client expectations and deliverables.
• Budget Management: Build and manage detailed program budgets, monitor cost efficiencies, and ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation.
• Creative Management: Participate in brainstorming sessions, stay updated on industry trends, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance client deliverables.
• Administration & General: Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhere to company policies, and contribute to a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of live and event experience
• Advanced project management skills, including budget creation and reconciliation
• Experience with business meetings, product launches, and experiential events
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
• Advanced negotiating, risk management, and contracting abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audio-visual systems for live events
• Creative problem-solving and resourcefulness
• Ability to handle pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel and work across time zones
• Familiarity with APAC destinations, venues, and suppliers
• Experience with Salesforce and project collaboration tools (e.g., Slack)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Skills

• Global event delivery experience a plus
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels
• Experience working with technical vendors, fabricators, specialists, and artists

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000–$143,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Actual base salary determined by experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Visit our NYL Benefits Site for more details.