Corporate Event Specialist Jobs

Company Description

We are looking to hire an experienced Corporate Events Specialist to work collaboratively, with energy and creativity, with the Senior Manager and other team members to carry out key functions in the successful planning and execution of world-class Corporate Events. Specific corporate events to be produced may include both internal and external events such as annual sales conferences, flagship client conferences, incentive programs, and other corporate events that may arise for Experian North America.

• Provide onsite support at all major events when assigned.
• Support efforts to develop and maintain relevant event databases and mailing lists.
• Work with the entire corporate events teams to reconciling event cost center budgets, totaling more than $5 million.
• Work directly with various levels of Experian management, outside vendors, resort management and Experian clients.
• Work with the Corporate Events team to streamline and monitor a standardized work-flow process for event planning and management.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, technology and share best practices.
• Bring energy, creativity and new ideas to contribute to a successful event team.
• Work with hotels to manage housing lists, audio visual orders, room set-ups and develop menus for events ranging in size from 50 people to 900 people.
• Support survey summary report development and other post-event reporting to identify success metrics and areas of opportunity.
• Assist in developing and proofing content for event website, event emails and other event collateral.
• Create and manage event registration websites using the provided registration management software.
• Work with the Corporate Events team to create and manage timelines for corporate events, including those that involve outside vendors, Creative Services department and various Experian business units.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience working in a dynamic environment and track record of successful execution of multiple events with opposing priorities.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as necessary to accommodate heavy workloads that tend to occur in the few months before a major corporate event.
• Familiarity with accounting and billing processes is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• 3-5 years minimum event experience, preferably in a corporate environment. Hotel or third-party meeting planner experience is a plus.
• Must be willing to travel an average of 4-6 times per year, each about one weeklong, for onsite support and event planning trips. This often requires long, sequential days and nights typically starting at 6 a.m. and ending between 10 – 11 p.m.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative is required.
• Dedicated and creative thinker; problem solver and ability to “think and make decisions on your feet”.
• Ability to work long hours while onsite for an event, often on your feet for much of the day and ability to lift and move boxes of reasonable size/weight.
• Strong program, project, and time management skills – highly organized, detail focused, results driven, accountable with the ability to handle stress and last-minute, urgent requests.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to evaluate options under circumstances that are outside defined procedures, selecting the best solution to the problem with minimal support and guidance.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as a team and sharing responsibilities of a major event with other team members is mandatory.
• Experience with using online registration management software is required. CVENT experience highly preferred.
• Willingness to understand how the team integrates with other related teams in accomplishing the event’s objectives.
• Demonstrated experience leading by example (exhibiting integrity, enthusiasm, and commitment to results) and cultivating collaboration.

Additional Information

Perks

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package, with a competitive bonus
• Flexible future of work arrangements. Most employees are currently working remotely.
• Three weeks of vacation to start, five sick days and two volunteer days (plus eleven paid holidays)

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and education. This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off including paid parental and family care leave, an employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

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