Senior Event Planner - Marketplace

About the role

This position is responsible for the strategic planning, management, and execution of Deloitte-hosted events and corporate trade shows, with a primary focus on the Ecosystem & Alliance event portfolio within the Marketplace Planning Team. The role requires advanced meeting and event planning experience, ideally with trade shows and exhibitions, covering sourcing, contract negotiation, logistics management, and flawless execution. The ideal candidate builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders, delivers exceptional customer service, and brings vision to life by creating experiences that build brand awareness and foster connections.

The role resides within the Meeting & Event Services Marketplace Planning team and supports the Ecosystem & Alliance Marketing group to execute on the event vision and scope. The ideal location for the position is Las Vegas, NV.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and execution of live events, industry conferences, trade shows, client dinners, receptions, product demonstrations, and hospitality events.
• Partner with marketing teams, event sponsors, venues, and vendors to align event objectives, attendee experience, production requirements, and event deliverables.
• Lead event logistics, including venue sourcing, contract negotiation, registration coordination, speaker management, run-of-show development, and onsite event support.
• Manage event budgets, forecasts, invoice processing, reconciliation, and post-event reporting in accordance with Deloitte meeting protocols and risk requirements.
• Support virtual event delivery, third-party vendor coordination, and cross-functional communication with internal stakeholders, firm leadership, and external contacts.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

At Deloitte, Meeting & Event Services (MES) is the team of event professionals that provides strategic end-to-end solutions for all Deloitte meeting and event needs. The Marketplace Event Planning team within MES focuses on planning, managing, and delivering large client experiences, local events, and internal events. Team members work collaboratively and apply specialized knowledge and skills to proactively create a holistic, customer-centric "experience" for Deloitte professionals, clients, and guests attending events.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in meeting and event planning
• Experience planning trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, or corporate events
• Experience sourcing venues and vendors and negotiating event contracts
• Experience managing event budgets, forecasts, invoice processing, and post-event reconciliation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Preferred:

• Experience supporting a portfolio of live events for marketing, alliance, or client programs
• Experience coordinating booth production, event technology, and hospitality elements
• Experience developing event timelines, run-of-show documents, and speaker logistics
• Experience managing multiple concurrent events or projects
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and external vendors
• Experience producing virtual events

Pay

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Nevada, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range is $69,600–$116,000. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules, where awards depend on individual and organizational performance.