VP, Corporate Relations & Events
Warner Bros. Discovery
Event Planner
Cboe Global Markets
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $59,500 - $73,500 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Plan and execute corporate events, including meetings, conferences, and special functions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define event goals, target audiences, and success metrics
- Manage logistics including venue selection, vendor coordination, catering, transportation, and staffing
- Build and maintain event registration websites; manage attendee data and reporting
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, sponsors, and service providers
- Ensure consistent hospitality standards across all events
- Prepare event proposals, budgets, and post-event reports
- Serve as on-site host, ensuring smooth execution and guest satisfaction
- Coordinate post-event activities including budget reconciliation, communications, and survey distribution
- Analyze feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Maintain alignment with Cboe’s mission, values, and business objectives
- Track and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with event planning and execution
- Ensure vendor compliance with contracts, insurance requirements, and company policies
- Incorporate sustainability practices into event planning, such as waste reduction and eco-friendly materials
- Conduct post-event analytics to evaluate success metrics and ROI
- Maintain detailed documentation of event plans, contracts, and communications for future reference
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in event planning or coordinating corporate events, meetings, or weddings
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and customer service
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Flexible schedule, including availability for evenings, weekends, and travel
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, OneNote) and event planning tools (e.g., banquet event orders, floor plans)
- Experience with property management and online registration software
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to work effectively in both an indoor and outdoor work environment for 40+ hours per week
- Ability to communicate effectively using telephone, computer, web, voice, teleconferencing, e-mail, etc.
- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to remain on feet, standing or walking, for the majority of the work day
- Ability to maintain movement, including bending, lifting, and carrying up to a minimum of 35 lbs
- Ability to operate an automobile within the parameters of the driving policy
Benefits
- Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
- Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
- Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
- 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
- Employee referral bonus program
- Volunteer opportunities
- Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
- Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
- Generous charitable giving company match
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
- On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
event planninglogistics managementbudget managementdata analysisvendor coordinationrisk managementsustainability practicescustomer serviceevent registration softwareproperty management
Soft skills
organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationflexibilityprofessionalismindependenceinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingcustomer satisfaction
Certifications
Bachelor's degreevalid driver's license
