Senior Marketing Event Planner

C1 Company Overview:

C1: 1 Contact, 1 Connection, 1 Choice

C1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it's digital, we connect our customers to it -- from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we're 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers' every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best.

So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they do best, your best choice -- your #1 choice -- is C1.

Summary

The Senior Marketing Event Planner is a key member within the Event Marketing team and overall C1 Marketing organization.  The position is responsible for overall strategy, budgeting, management, and execution of corporate events, tradeshows and regional events.  The Senior Marketing Event Planner is responsible for developing marketing strategy, plans for each event and executing, working with cross-functional teams across the business.  Marketing plans for each event include vision/ strategy, theme, cross-functional and leadership team alignment, event attendees, presenters, content strategy, budget management, working with production vendors, negotiating contracts, managing all logistical elements, identifying event success metrics and tracking lead generation and ROI. 

Essential Functions

• Creates marketing strategies and plans for corporate events, tradeshows and/or regional events
• Research event venues, negotiates, and finalizes contracts for each event
• Develops conference and/or meeting budgets and financial projections/analysis for each event. Monitors these budgets and is responsible for adherence to each
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to develop event plans to drive awareness and demand for C1 solutions and services, including content strategy, presenters, messaging, etc. for each event
• Coordinates all aspects of each event including promotion, catering requirements, audio-visual needs, meeting room set-up, lodging and post-conference evaluation. Research, negotiate and finalize vendor contracts for third party services.
• Partners with marketing team members as well as colleagues from other departments to ensure successful execution of events including
  • Development of project timeline
  • Identification of target audience
  • Content creation for invites, confirmation/welcome kits, signage and other deliverables as needed
  • Registration process and onsite logistics
• Supervises in the strategy, creative development, production, distribution and maintenance of all event materials
• Coordinates and manages a debrief meeting for all events
• Develops planning documents and recap reports upon project completion
• Manages the development, production, negotiation and creation of premium items for events
• Provides attendee list to the Digital team for lead nurturing and assignment
• Tracks event key performance areas based on the business objectives and identifies items to improve for future events
• Works with Event Marketing team to create annual event calendar

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in meetings or events management or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
• Demonstrates proficiency in the development of conference and meeting budgets as well as proven ability to analyze financial projection for events
• Demonstrates proficiency in site selection processes and hotel contract negotiations
• Strong food and beverage planning, and meeting management skills
• Strong content strategy and planning cross-functionally
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work well with various constituencies including C1 staff, as well as exhibitors and vendors
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects; ability to respond to shifting priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team player and share expertise
• Demonstrates ability in using excellent judgement skills
• Demonstrates ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Ability to present recommendations and plan to executive management team
• Excellent business impact tracking

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, event management or related areas
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in hotel contract negotiations and development and administration of meeting and conference budgets
• Meeting database experience

C1 BENEFITS


* 401(k) Plan (35% match per dollar up to 10%)
* Medical Coverage (3 plan options, no network - all providers are covered, includes comprehensive member advocacy; & Kaiser CA plan option)
* HSA + Employer Contribution
* In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
* Dental
* Vision
* FSA Plans
* Pre-tax Commuter Plans
* Employer-paid Life Insurance
* Employer-paid Short + Long Term Disability
* Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
* Employee Assistance Plan
* Voluntary Life Insurance
* Legal/ID Theft Plans
* TeleHealth Options
* Omada Health (healthy living solution)
* Travel Assistance
* Business Travel Accident Coverage
* Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
* Accident Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* Health Advocate
* Volunteer Time Off


Work Environment
Ability to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Environment
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties/Changes
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of a team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At any point in time, the essential functions and primary duties associated with this position will be the principal, major or most important duties, responsibilities and activities that the employee is expected to perform as determined and directed by C1.

EEO Statement
C1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For further details please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Pay Range

$75,000 - $95,000

Base pay ranges are estimated. Actual base pay will be based on education, experience, location, certifications, skill set, and any other relevant factors.  Incentive/variable pay opportunities are in addition to base pay.

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