Corporate Meetings & Events Planner

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$115,000.00 - $158,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

You’ll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.

Corporate Meetings & Events Planner

Applied Materials is seeking an enthusiastic, self-directed, collaborative, and data-informed Meetings & Events Planner to join the Corporate Communications Meetings and Events Team. The Events Planner will deliver high quality meetings and programs that align to organizational needs.  You will develop strategies and manage the execution of virtual and in-person events, providing a flawless event experience for attendees. You will partner with team members and internal stakeholders to execute programs that drive employee engagement, training & development, and recognition. You will also support internal executive events and leadership meetings. Success in this role requires excellent project management skills, knowledge of virtual event platforms, an understanding of good agenda design to create compelling and innovative content, and a passion for continuous improvement. This person will need to be a strong communicator and collaborate well with others. 

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role:

• Strong communication, relationship-building abilities and organizational skills

• Attention to detail and follow through

• Competency to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• High comfort level working under pressure and meeting deadlines

• Skilled in event design and meeting management

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner and align with key stakeholders to design events and execute to event strategies

• Manage on-site and event vendors including catering, production, hotel and staffing

• Develop project timelines and event production workflows

• Create event communications for broad distributions

• Manage the enterprise events calendar

• Partner with agencies or internal resources for event creative

• Collect event survey data and report key findings in post-event follow-up.

• Event budget estimation, tracking, management and reporting

• Build processes for repeatability and scalability of event activities

• Deliver new ideas and creative approaches to constantly improve program value and attendee experience

Qualifications & Position Requirements:

• 4+ years of events management experience; specifically:

  • delivering hybrid and virtual event programs (300+ attendees)

  • managing large in-person corporate functions (1000+attendees)

  • facilitating cross-functional interactions to create, plan, and execute events

  • managing event budgets including POs and invoicing

  • managing in-house and production teams

• 2+ years CVENT (or similar event management database platform) experience

• Technology proficiency in MS Office Suite, MS Teams and Sharepoint

• Excellent project management skills: able to meet deadlines, s