- Company Name
- LMC
- Job Title
- Senior Event Planner
- Job Description
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Job title: Senior Event Planner
Role Summary: Lead planning and execution of complex events, coordinating cross‑functional teams and managing all logistical, financial, and vendor aspects to ensure delivery of high‑quality experiences.
Expectations: • 8+ years in event or meeting planning; • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in business, marketing, hospitality or related field; • Proven proficiency with Cvent, Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and rapid technology adoption; • Cvent certification preferred; • Strong budget management and vendor negotiation skills; • Experience with executive/VIP events and sourcing preferred; • Ability to work independently with minimal direction; • Willingness to travel up to 20%.
Key Responsibilities: • Develop event scope, schedule, and format in partnership with stakeholders, including marketing, vendors, and internal teams.
• Oversee all operational and logistical activities: venue selection, lodging, catering, AV, entertainment, transportation, registration, and on‑site production.
• Create and monitor budgets, forecast expenditure, and report financial performance to sponsors and executive leadership.
• Design and maintain event websites and attendee management systems to deliver a superior user experience.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring value, quality, and adherence to budget constraints.
• Coordinate pre‑event planning, day‑of execution, and post‑event reporting, ensuring objectives are met and lessons learned documented.
• Partner with marketing to develop communication plans, invitations, collateral, and digital assets.
• Build and sustain relationships with exhibitors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to enhance event value.
Required Skills: • Program and event management, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Budget creation, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Vendor selection and contract negotiation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Cvent (registration, mobile app, attendee hub), CRM systems, and Concur.
• Quick learning of new technology platforms.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communication, hospitality, public relations, or equivalent.
• Cvent certification (preferred).
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CMP, CPC) and sourcing credentials are advantageous.