Meetings & Events Coordinator
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7 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Meetings & Events Coordinator will provide a broad range of support for ADs internal and external meetings and events which vary in complexity and scale. This position will lead and execute assigned meetings and events while supporting the Meetings & Events team. The ideal candidate is energized by the fast-paced world of events and enjoys all aspects of coordination. This role will also be responsible for maintaining corporate and team calendars and communications of ADs meetings and events fostering connection and ensuring partnership between all teams especially the divisions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the coordination and planning of assigned meetings andevents ensuring timely communication among stakeholders and planning teams.
- Develops and maintains project plans driving due dates in an efficient collaborative congenial manner.
- Interacts and communicates with vendors exhibitors and stakeholders throughout the planning of the events.
- Coordination of support materials needed for a successful meeting
- Typical requirements include communication of requirements to 3rd party partners meeting planning including hotel contract and vendor contract negotiations coordinate logistics presentation and meeting materials meeting room set-up food and beverage (F&B) A/V needs print materials and making decisions to address the companys business needs in line with ADs meeting standards.
meeting and event leads with various responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Compiling housing and registration reports.
- Coordinating materials and supplies.
- Assisting with travel booking and similar activities for incentive programs.
- Securing dinner reservations.
- Contacting vendors for availability and pricing.
- Reviewing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)both in advance and on site at a meeting or event.
- Organizing and collating print materials name badges and tent cards.
- Assisting with set-up of meeting rooms team offices and signage.
- Processing invoices and payments in a timely manner.
and provides on-site support at meetings and events addresses any unforeseen challenges with professionalism and efficiency.
and maintains meetings and events department digital files.
shipments of all meetings and events supplies; accurately updating inventory and replenishing as necessary.
and reviews all meeting and event requests processes requests and updates calendars accordingly.
and maintains Meetings & Events team inbox responding to requests in a timely manner escalating when appropriate and providing respective team members with relevant information.
events as assigned.
- Strong attention to detail required
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Detailed and partner-oriented a great collaborator and communicator
- Highly organized with the discipline to keep track of ongoing projects and goals
- Creative problem-solver with the ability to interpret information from multiple sources to make decisions
- Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently
- Resourcefulness in solving problems
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an enthusiastic positive attitude
- Superior professionalism and judgment
- Goal and results oriented
- Self-starter works with minimal day-to-day supervision
- Ability to develop and sustain strong positive relationships internally and externally
- Results oriented identifying what needs to be done and proactively takes action.
- Follows through on commitments and conducts oneself with integrity excellence and hospitality standards
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in meetings events and/or conferences
- Associate or Bachelors Degree is preferred but not required
- Proficient in various computer programs and software:
- Microsoft Outlook (Managing calendars inboxes and requests; scheduling sessions etc.) Excel (Some pivot table experience) Word and PowerPoint (Creating presentations with charts/graphs)
- Experience creating and editing documents in Adobe
- Some experience with CVENT Social Tables BlackBaud Constant Contact
- Exposure or familiarity to Asana Basecamp
4. Proficient in managing budgets tracking expenses and maintaining accurate files.
Additional Comments:
- The position is based out of our corporate office in Wayne PA where we have a hybrid work schedule (Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays in the office with Mondays and Fridays remote optional).
- ADs standard business hours are 8:00AM 5:00PM.
- Travel: Annually 40% for company meetings.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- HubSpot
- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
AD is passionate about bringing growth-oriented independent distributors and best-in-class suppliers together to outperform the market and stay ahead of the competition.
