Event Planner

Full-time

Vaco, LLC has teamed up with our client, a World Class Global Asset Management Firm with a locations in New York, New York and Boston, MA.

We have been asked to identify an CVENT Event Planner Professional. The ideal candidate will have an upbeat attitude, strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to set and exceed goals.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Event Planner is an experienced professional with the ability to manage administration and logistics in a busy meetings and event environment.

The Event Planner will assist with the coordination of up to 200 events per year. S / He must be able to anticipate project needs, prioritize work, meet deadlines with little supervision, and be willing to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

The Event Planner provides outstanding client service, is an enthusiastic professional and is able to build relationships with internal and external clients and vendors.

OVERVIEW and QUALIFICATIONS

  • Conduct research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities
  • Create and revise room layouts for each event
  • Oversee event registration including tracking attendance and reservations
  • Compile all costs into a single event budget
  • Assist with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements, order event signs, and ensure appropriate decor
  • Build CVENT Website and Registration Sites
  • Marketing Programs
  • Pleasant Event i.e. Board Meeting of 10 to Corporate Event for 1000
  • Identify Event Venues
  • Marketing Projects
  • Event Budget Management
  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills
  • Pleasant Phone Demeanor
  • Communicate with Clients
  • General Office Administrative Skills
  • Strong Verbal, Written and Presentation Skills
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