Global Corporate Event Planner

Become the face of ManpowerGroup by planning, managing and delivering internal and external functions at ManpowerGroup’s global headquarters!

Event Management

• Planning and execution of community events, leadership meetings, board of directors, corporate training and development and sales meetings.
• Manage multiple events independently from initial inquiry, throughout planning process, and execution of event day of.
• Direct onsite event set up with attendees, and staff.
• Manage preparation of required event materials including handouts, marketing brochures, name tags, welcome slides, signage, etc.
• Order promotional items to support events.
• Manage the relationships with event partners and vendors.
• Manage client budgets for events and find creative solutions.
• Organize food and beverage service, convention services/meetings set ups, and related audio visual products and services.
• Form partnerships with outside vendors for offsite venues, dinners, transportation, event materials, audiovisual, signage and décor (flowers, linens, etc.)
• Negotiate contracts with these outside vendors for events.
• Ensure accuracy of the internal reservation system, and work closely with team members in order to monitor changes and deviations.
• Gather and outline information for all internal and external clients in order to maintain quality and integrity of the functions.
• Integrate and execute effectively against current trends in corporate event planning.
• Build relationships with supporting leads to support business objectives.
• Participate in daily operations and weekly meetings with various stakeholders.
• Support the Brand Ambassadors as the first point of contact for clients and guests at ManpowerGroup global headquarters.
• Collaborate with support teams such as Strategic Sourcing, onsite Vendors, Strategic Communications, Global Marketing and other corporate shared services.
• Recognize operational challenges and present develop and execute solutions.
• Present ideas, expectations, and information in a concise and well organization manner.
• Flexible schedule required, to work outside of standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends on occasion.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• B.A. Degree in Hospitality, Marketing or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in events or hospitality industry, ideal.
• Proven success at producing and executing meetings and events.
• Client services orientated, with strong written and oral commination skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Rigorous attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multi-task to plan multiple events and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to resolve conflict and negotiate with clients and vendors.
• Proven ability to adapt and be flexible in fast-growing, energetic and creative environments.
• Working knowledge of event planning and catering principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using Catering Software such as Reserve, or CaterTrax, and Floor Plan Programs Meeting Matrix or SmartDraw are ideal.
• Strong project management skills.
• Budget management experience a plus.

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