Senior Event Planner - Marketplace

Senior Event Planner- Marketplace

This position is responsible for the strategic planning, management and execution of Deloitte hosted events and corporate trade shows with a primary focus on the Ecosystem & Alliance event portfolio within the Marketplace Planning Team. The position requires advanced meeting and event planning experience with ideal experience/background with trade shows and exhibitions from sourcing, contract negotiation, logistics management and seeing through to flawless execution. Looking for candidates who build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, strong customer service skills and ability to bring vision to life by creating experiences that build brand awareness and establish and foster connections. The role will reside within the Meeting & Event Services Marketplace Planning team and support and work directly with the Ecosystem & Alliance Marketing group to execute on the vision and scope of the event. The ideal location for the position is in Las Vegas, NV.

Work you'll do

As a Specialist, Meeting and Event Management on the Meeting & Event Services Marketplace Planning team, you will be responsible for supporting the planning, management, and execution of Deloitte-hosted events, conferences, and trade shows across the Ecosystem & Alliance portfolio.

• Manage the planning and execution of live events, industry conferences, trade shows, client dinners, receptions, product demonstrations, and hospitality events.
• Partner with marketing teams, event sponsors, venues, and vendors to align event objectives, attendee experience, production requirements, and event deliverables.
• Lead event logistics, including venue sourcing, contract negotiation, registration coordination, speaker management, run-of-show development, and onsite event support.
• Manage event budgets, forecasts, invoice processing, reconciliation, and post-event reporting in accordance with Deloitte meeting protocols and risk requirements.
• Support virtual event delivery, third-party vendor coordination, and cross-functional communication with internal stakeholders, firm leadership, and external contacts.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

At Deloitte, Meeting & Event Services (MES) is the team of event professionals that provide strategic end-to-end solutions for all Deloitte meeting and event needs. The Marketplace Event planning team within MES is focused on planning, managing and delivering large client experiences, local events, internal events among others. Our team members work collaboratively and apply their specialized knowledge and skills to think proactively to provide a holistic customer-centric “experience” for our Deloitte professionals, clients, and guests attending events.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in meeting and event planning
• Experience planning trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, or corporate events
• Experience sourcing venues and vendors and negotiating event contracts
• Experience managing event budgets, forecasts, invoice processing, and post-event reconciliation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting a portfolio of live events for marketing, alliance, or client programs
• Experience coordinating booth production, event technology, and hospitality elements
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