Strategic Initiatives and Events Analyst

** Strategic Initiatives and Events Analyst*
* ** _Alabama Power Company - Strategic Initiatives and Events_*
* _This position is located at APC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL_

** JOB SUMMARY*
* The Strategic Initiatives and Events Analyst role is responsible for development and implementation of company-hosted events designed to strengthen mutually beneficial relationship. This role coordinates avenues of connection with senior leadership and large commercial/industrial customers, including our highest revenue-generating customers, and key stakeholders. In addition, the position provides support for implementation of company sponsor ships and ticket management.

This position will require occasional travel (approximately 15%).  It will also require working some nights and weekends.

** MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*
* + Manage assets associated with Alabama Power's sponsor ships, including ticket distribution and reporting.

+ Help execute Alabama Power's ticketing programs, track associated usage and tax implications.

+ Support sponsorship activation, in coordination with sponsoring business units.

+ Expanded event planning and coordination responsibilities to support company-hosted events with our largest customers and key stakeholders - including managing event logistics, guest list development, programming and production.

+ Maintain detailed project timelines and budgets to ensure projects remain on schedule and on budget.

+ Regular interaction with senior leadership team to identify business objectives, develop event experience and content, and ensure successful project implementation.

+ Coordinate with internal business partners to identify attendees for events/sponsorship activations and work directly with team to ensure their experience is successful.

+ Interface with and support relationship-building with our largest revenue customers and key stakeholders.

+ Manage the event software utilized for all customers and internal events.

_Candidates that meet the below qualifications are encouraged to apply:_

** JOB QUALIFICATIONS*
* ** _Education, Experience, Knowledge,

Skills:

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* + Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, corporate event planning or related field is preferred.

+ Proven creative thinking, analytical, organizational, problem-solving and relationship-building skills.

+ Highly effective interpersonal and client relations skills with a demonstrated ability to work and create positive outcomes across an organization to achieve success.

+ Ability to display confidence and professionalism while engaging with C-suite leaders.

+ Knowledge of business practices including budget management, vendor management, and logistics coordination.

+ Ability to prioritize, multi-task, manage complex workload, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

+ Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.

+ Excellent listening, oral and written communications skills and the ability to speak with professionalism, authority and knowledge.

+ Work efficiently with minimal supervision and instruction.

+ Demonstrate the ability to make decisions, anticipate next steps and address challenges to achieve desired outcomes.

+ Strong computer skills with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is imperative.

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Experience with data analytics and/or graphics editing and website development applications is a plus.

** BENEFITS*
* + Competitive Pay

+ Excellent benefits packages which includes:o    Medical and dental coverageo    Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plano    Performance Pay Programo    401(k) plan with a generous company matcho    Bonus opportunitieso    Tuition Reimbursement

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* ** Please submit an updated resume with your application
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* Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

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