Event Planner

Job title:

Event Planner

Company

TD SYNNEX

Job description

About the Role:Are you passionate about planning and managing events? We are looking for an Event Planner to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing various corporate events. Our TD SYNNEX Events team is renowned for delivering exceptional events for our team and vendor partners. If you are excited about working for a Fortune 100 company and providing outstanding customer service, we encourage you to apply today!What You’ll Do:Collaborate with event stakeholders to develop event requirements, budgets, and proposals.Research and recommend appropriate venues and suppliers for events.Negotiate contracts with event suppliers.Manage event budgets, including projections, tracking, and final reconciliations.Develop event agendas, coordinate logistics, and contract audio-visual and other third-party suppliers.Coordinate all event communications, including registration, for attendees.Utilize databases and other tools to manage, track, forecast, and report on attendee tracking events.Perform additional duties as assigned.What We’re Looking For:2 to 4 years of relevant experience.Post-secondary education in Hospitality, Marketing, or related fields (e.g., Advertising, Public Relations).Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to drive tasks to completion.Knowledge of basic accounting and budget management, including projections and reconciliations.Attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency.Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues in a timely manner.Effective networking skills to build solid working relationships with various stakeholders.Ability to work constructively under stress and pressure with high workloads and deadlines.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Strong negotiation skills and the ability to promote and sell ideas persuasively.Physical ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs.Ability to be on your feet for long periods during events.Flexibility to work outside of typical “9 to 5” hours as dictated by event projects.Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.Industry certification preferred (e.g., CMP, CMM, CTSM) and current affiliation with professional organizations.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Cvent or other registration and virtual event platforms is a plus.Knowledge of the IT Channel is a plus.#LI-AI1Key SkillsWhat’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

Expected salary

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 23:16:59 GMT

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