Sr. Marketing Event Planner

2 weeks ago

Carmel, United States OPENLANE Full time

Who We Are:

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

  • We're a technology company building the world's most advanced-and uncomplicated-digital marketplace for used vehicles.

  • We're a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.

  • And we're an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our Values:

Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate.

Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers' experience.

Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.

Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr. Marketing Event Planner to join our team. As a Sr. Marketing Events planner, you will be responsible for planning and executing a wide range of events, both internal and client facing, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional experiences.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and effective communicator with 3-5 years of experience managing a diverse range of successful events and a proven track record of delivering outstanding results.

Location: Carmel, IN office (hybrid)

Responsibilities include:

  • Plan, organize, and execute various events, including client conferences, large trade shows, internal conferences and sales recognition events

  • Engage and collaborate with internal partners to plan and execute regional or customer-specific events according to the event objectives and requirements

  • Act as the primary liaison and communicator between the company, external event coordinators and vendors, delivering concise updates and action plans to keep internal stakeholders informed and aligned on upcoming events.

  • Oversee bookings for banquet, entertainment, and catering services, hotel rooms, venues, and other event-related spaces

  • Maintain vendor relationships, such as decorators, A/V teams, booth constructors, apparel and swag partners, and more, from procurement to execution and payment processing

  • Create and manage detailed event timelines, ensuring all elements are executed as planned

  • Manage event budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness / ROI

  • Provide leadership and direction to event staff, including coordinators and support personnel

  • Participate in industry events and seminars, staying informed on current trends and best practices in event planning

  • Conduct post-event evaluations, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in event planning

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Events Management or other relevant fields is a plus

  • Proven experience in managing both large-scale conferences and intimate events

  • Budget management and financial acumen

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong organization and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced and busy environment

  • Familiarity with event planning software and tools

  • Creativity and problem-solving skills to enhance the overall event experience

Requirements

  • Must be willing to travel 20% - 40% of the time for site inspections and on-site event management.

  • A valid passport is required for international events.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)

  • Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match

  • Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

  • Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)

  • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)

  • Robust Employee Assistance Program

  • Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer

  • Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs

  • Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

  • Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you

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