Event Planner

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Human Resource Executive @ Niktor | Specializing in U.S. Onboarding, Workforce Relations & HR Management

Title:
Event Planner

Location:
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Duration: 6 months to 2 years contract

* Hybrid – in office 3 days/week, remote 2 days/week

* Assignment Duration - through December 30, 2025, with the possibility to extend for up to 2 years

Shift: 8 am to 5 PM

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or events or meeting planner certification, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Four plus years of event management experience, preferably within a corporate, large venue, or event management capacity.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with a proven record of success in planning, managing, and executing multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels, with the ability to succinctly convey updates and project plans.
• Experience managing mid- to large-size budgets, with advanced knowledge of contractual language pertaining to meetings and events, and significant experience negotiating with vendors.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Adaptability to situations and ever-changing demands, with a high level of organization to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with event registration systems and event mobile app platforms.

Responsibilities:

• As an Events Planner, you will manage, plan, and execute multiple, complex, and concurrent events to support the APN business in the USA. This includes producing and managing all aspects of high-quality events, utilizing
• digital environments and other technology platforms. You will need excellent stakeholder and project management skills to ensure the alignment of event logistics with clear, results-focused execution, and the ability to identify efficiencies and improvements to the events strategy. You will need to be able to travel up to 25% overnight in this role.
• Planning and project-managing large, high-visibility trade shows, customer events, internal conferences, and media events to create an exceptional experience that aligns with business and stakeholder expectations.
• Overseeing logistics for events, including event space, contracts, agenda planning, AV requirements, meeting room setups, equipment and labor, menu selection, speaker coordination, sponsorship management, decor,
• signage, collateral, graphics, transportation, and event reconciliation and reporting.
• Ensuring clear communication with stakeholders throughout the planning and execution phases to guarantee alignment and satisfaction.
• Developing and managing relationships with vendors to secure necessary services and products for successful event execution, ensuring quality and adherence to budget constraints.
• Traveling to and managing all aspects of events on-site, ensuring smooth execution of logistics and that the event meets established goals and objectives.
• Identifying industry trends and best practices to improve event efficiency, cost savings, and execution, while assisting team members with events as needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Contract

Job function

• Job function
  
  Administrative and Management
• Industries Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

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