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Event Manager

Job ID: 24-04598
Job Title: Event Manager
Location: Chicago, IL 60606 (2 days/week onsite)
Duration: 24 months
Contract Type: W2 only
Pay Rate Range: $31.03/Hour
 
Role Mandate:
  • The selected candidate would be accountable for providing day-to-day operational and coordination support for both internal and external events across all Lines of Business for the client’s Financial Group.
  • These events are highly visible and involve clients as well as senior-level executives.
  • The role involves registration management, onsite execution, sourcing internal and external vendors/suppliers, and venue research & negotiations/contracting.
 
Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
  • Delivery of consistently great client experiences through expertly managed events and meetings
  • Execution for internal & external conferences and events of cross-border groups
  • Develop and manage event calendars and Cvent need
  • Provide guidance and advice to clients on proper event logistics & details, based on objectives
  • Manage executives and clients as they participate in client’s events and conferences
  • Manage and work with colleagues and client’s FG employees through meetings, events, and conferences
  • Provide administrative and shared service support roles around online registration management, tracking office administration and onsite event support staff as requested
  • Assist in creating synergies between Canada and U.S. Event-Based Marketing Team
  • Responsible for ensuring that standards are applied to all conferences and events
  • Responsible for quality control of conferences and events
 
Must-Have Skills:
  • Minimum 3 years work experience in event management/coordination
  • Candidate must be able to travel around the US can to Canada
  • Professional polish and ability to interact with senior executives and clients
  • Team player, motivated and committed, self-starter and quick learner, confident, assertive
  • Flexibility and ability to work in ambiguity and under pressure, as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously and resolve conflicts on site
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Possess ability to manage and establish relationships with a large volume of stakeholders (internal and external clients, vendors/suppliers, etc.)
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Creative problem solver with the ability to negotiate as required
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Cvent knowledge and experience preferred
  • University degree is preferred
 
Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), or other event designation considered strong asset
  • Extroverted personality type, and comfortable with face-to-face interactions.
  • Previous event management experience with Financial Institutions or corporate environments
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