Senior Event Planner
Gilead Sciences
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $107,185 - $138,710 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead logistical pre-event planning, onsite execution and post event wrap-up
- Effectively negotiate contracts for hotels, venues and vendors
- Plan, select and manage all food and beverage for events
- Source and oversee vendors for all production and audio-visual elements for events
- Develop and manage project timelines and action plans
- Interface with internal marketing teams and external vendors
- Produce pre-event communications and post-event analysis
- Manage registration and logistics for various events
- Evaluate and update or establish procedures for event activities
- Mentor less experienced employees in event planning
Requirements
- 5 years of related experience
- BS or BA degree in Event Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management or equivalent
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) preferred
- Extensive understanding and application of event planning principles, concepts, practices and industry standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Comfortable embracing new technologies and digital tools
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
event planningcontract negotiationproject managementfood and beverage managementvendor managementaudio-visual productionregistration managementprocedure evaluationevent communicationpost-event analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationnegotiationorganizational skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime managementattention to detail
Certifications
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)