Meeting and Event Planner

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Meeting and Event Planner responsible for planning and executing internal and external events for Land O’Lakes, Inc. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing logistics for events ranging from 50-300 attendees.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeArden Hills • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,800 - $106,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of assigned meetings and events
Manage all event logistics including project plans, creative experience design, budgets, registration, hotel/venue management, transportation, gifting, and all other logistics
Develop creative event concepts and agendas aligned with business priorities
Build and foster internal and external partner trust by initiating and nurturing strong partnerships
Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle
Manage DMC and outside vendors, including audio visual, production, entertainment, transportation, gifting and design
Stay ahead of the latest experiential innovations and trends in the industry.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or higher
5 or more years of professional meeting and event planning experience, preferably in a corporate setting working directly with meeting clients as the lead planner
Experience in vendor sourcing, negotiating, and contracting
Technical expertise in audiovisual, catering, transportation, hotel housing and key meeting logistics
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, well-executed events
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm, think clearly, and make sound decisions during rapidly shifting priorities
Able to establish relationships at various levels of organization, including senior leadership
Ability to travel onsite (up to 20%)
Flexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed)
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Prior experience with event management registration systems (preferably Cvent) or other web-based registration management systems.
May require standing for long periods, walking great distances and ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best

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Hard Skills & Tools

event planningvendor sourcingnegotiatingcontractingaudiovisual expertisecatering logisticstransportation logisticshotel housing managementproject managementcreative experience design

Soft Skills

attention to detailcritical thinkingproblem-solvingrelationship buildingstrategic guidanceflexibilitycalm under pressuredecision makingcommunicationteam collaboration