Senior Meetings & Events Planner

Location: New York City, NY (One Manhattan West; Onsite)

About the role

The Senior Meetings & Events Planner will join the Workplace team and operate independently to plan and execute meetings & events onsite for Accenture's NY Corporate Office. They will coordinate event delivery across all Workplace departments, communicating with the appropriate stakeholders, and ensuring quality assurance. All office interactions are expected to be conducted with a high degree of hospitality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates services for meeting and events, such as setup, facilities, communicating catering and AV needs, wayfinding, special needs/assistance requirements, and security
• Works closely with reception, facilities, local technology, and other Workplace departments to ensure quality service leading up to and on event day
• Uses technology to manage the planning processes for meetings and events, including registrations, approvals, budget and actual spend, calendars, logistics, attendee registrations, etc.
• Ensures support for assigned meeting and events and completion of procurement processes like purchase orders, billing and final reconciliation
• Establishes relationships with internal (cross-functional) groups to ensure consistent delivery of service and resolves all escalations related to meetings or events appropriately
• Creates event portfolio to show space set up options and other event options to clients upfront
• Manages relationships and contracts with service providers to deliver value-added services and competitive costs
• Monitors and manages compliance with existing policy and recommends changes to align with changing business needs
• Provides support to communicate policy to Accenture personnel and external suppliers
• Comfortable assisting with any Workplace position and showcasing a willingness to help wherever needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of meeting planning experience in a hospitality or professional setting
• Minimum of 2 years planning and executing high-end internal and/or external client/customer-facing events
• Minimum of 2 years in a customer service role

Skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take ownership and make decisions independent of client involvement (proactive)
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Willing to step outside role to complete tasks in other areas of the Workplace
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent organizational, multitasking and time management skills
• Highly responsive, flexible and adaptable
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to work with highly confidential material and maintain confidentiality
• Seeks out challenges and opportunities to grow
• Business partner attitude and approach
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel
• High business acumen

Preferred Skills

• Extensive knowledge of food & beverage industry trends, and dietary restrictions
• Experience with a network of catering vendors
• Passionate about customer service

Pay

Compensation varies depending on location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The following salary ranges are provided as required by local law:

• California: $70,350 to $131,300
• Cleveland: $50,800 to $105,000
• Colorado: $57,800 to $113,400
• District of Columbia: $58,400 to $120,800
• Illinois: $50,800 to $113,400
• Maine: $46,700 to $96,600
• Maryland: $54,900 to $113,400
• Massachusetts: $54,900 to $120,800
• Minnesota: $54,900 to $113,400
• New York: $66,300 to $131,300
• New Jersey: $58,400 to $131,300
• Virginia: $50,800 to $120,800
• Washington: $80,200 to $120,800

Benefits

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

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