Event Marketing Senior Consultant

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Design unparalleled meetings and events that promote the Truist purpose and deliver on the strategic vision of our internal business / functional partners.

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Responsible for all aspects of meeting planning hospitality functions or special events that require contract or event agreements to include but not limited to: conferences teammate trainings annual & general meetings shareholder briefings and client events.

Educate and lead clients through all aspects of the meeting planning process from meeting registration through final billing and reconciliation.

Research source and drive destination decision and venue for meetings and events based on clients budget goals & objectives and preferred vendors as well as the corporate travel preferred hotel program.

Manage all internal and external meeting logistics to include developing and presenting timelines venue sourcing contract negotiations budgets online invitation/registration process meeting room layout food and beverage selection audio-visual requirements travel arrangements/group air off-site functions post event surveys and all other meeting and event related activities and requirements in accordance with Truist Policy and Procedure.

Act as on-site meeting planner and single point of contact between stakeholders and meeting suppliers to ensure flawless execution and program success.

Collaborate with lines of business and external suppliers in order to implement and comply with SMMP policy and process.

In partnership with Truist Travel Management Company drive the negotiations of all meeting and event related contracts as well as identify creative solutions to find cost savings opportunities while adapting to ever-changing business needs policies and regulations in order to maintain budgetary guidelines for each individual meeting.

Lead the engagement of internal business partners (Corporate Security IT Event Marketing Finance HR Legal) to inject appropriate subject matter expertise for collaboration to meet the goals and objectives of the meeting and to protect the banks interest.

Maintain detailed records of all supplier agreements authorizations revisions and expenses. Review all expenses for accuracy against approved estimates prior to payment. Ensure proper billing/allocation of expenses according to the terms established for the event.

Conduct post-conference reviews with stakeholders partners and suppliers to evaluate event success metrics and discuss recommendations for enhancements for future events.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent education or related training.
• 5 years corporate meeting and event planning/management hospitality or equivalent project management experience.
• Ability to work independently drive decision-making across all internal and external partners and take a resourceful approach to problem solving.
• Strong project management prioritization and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• Articulate and persuasive communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization while demonstrating a balance of assertiveness and relationship-building.
• Skilled in contract negotiations with emphasis on achieving savings goals.
• Superb time management and organizational skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects independently while working under pressure.
• Excellent team player and consummate professional. Maintains composure when confronted with difficult people and/or situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint and Word etc.)
• Travel is expected and may be required up to 50% of this job including overnight which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College Degree in hospitality management project management or equivalent training
• CMP CMM CSEP or related designation
• Cvent Certification and/or proficiency in Cvent (a web-based software) for sourcing event management attendee management marketing budgeting etc.
• Experience with analyzing reports and data (Excel Spreadsheets Pivot Tables Graphs etc.)

Sitting

Constantly (More than 50% of the time)
Standing
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Walking
Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)
Bending
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Lifting
Up to 25 lbs.
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
Able to work standard office equipment including PC keyboard and mouse copy/fax machines and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Up to 50%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the offers medical dental vision life insurance disability accidental death and dismemberment tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment along with 10 sick days (also prorated) and paid holidays. For more details on Truists generous benefit plans please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division this job may also be eligible for Truists defined benefit pension plan restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply based on full-time or part-time status position and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race gender color religion citizenship or national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

Required Experience:

Senior IC