Event Planner
1 week ago
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Department Overview
The Motorola Solutions Customer Experiences and Events team is responsible for ideation, plan development and activation of proprietary and one-of-a-kind internal and external events within North America.
The team consists of event and trade show marketing professionals who regularly collaborate across various functional teams (marketing, product groups, sales professionals, leadership and more) helping to bring strategy to life.
Job Description
Motorola Solutions is looking for an energetic, experienced and organized Event Planner to work with the events and wider marketing teams to develop and deliver events and experiences to support strategic sales objectives and brand presence and exposure across the industries we serve.
This position is responsible for project managing events and programs of all types and varying sizes, including presence at exhibitions and trade shows, hosted conferences (e.g. sales kick-offs, partner conferences and roadshows), as well as networking and hospitality events to support Motorola Solutions' goals and objectives.
The Event Planner is responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- Full accountability and oversight of event project scope from strategy development, RFP and contracting to planning and onsite execution to post-show budget reconciliation and KPI measurement and reporting
- Develop and implement project plans, event budgets, critical timelines and more
- Negotiate and contract with venues, third party agencies
- Lead collaboration and drive strong relationships with key contributors (vertical marketing, channel marketing, product marketing, marketing communications, leadership and external suppliers)
- Accountable for implementation of appropriate event technology, i.e. Cvent
- Travel onsite to events, oversee all event operations and logistics, ensure sales and customer/partner satisfaction
- Exceptional communications skills: Work, interact and be comfortable presenting to various stakeholder groups and organizational levels.
- Exceptional time management skills: including the ability to multitask in fast-paced and deadline- oriented environment and manage heavy workloads
- Exceptional project and budget management skills: Accurately and confidently manage all aspects of the event
- Enthusiasm: Bring ideas, enthusiasm and event industry insights, while always maintaining a level of curiosity and desire to learn about our business
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 1+ years of proven corporate event management experience
- Prior budget management and negotiations experience preferred
- Prior customer-facing responsibility preferred
- Ability to lead diverse internal and external groups through ideation sessions, post-conference sessions and overall event planning coordination
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with C-level executives
- Self-starter who quickly and proactively solves challenges with minimum guidance and direction
- Thrives in fast-paced work environment
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Experience with current event management technology: Cvent, mobile apps, lead capture etc.
- Ability to travel, estimated at 20%, including on weekends, as needed, for onsite event operation
- Ability to meet physical requirements (travel, walking, lifting, long days/hours) while at onsite operation
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Note: Candidate must be in the Chicago office 2 days per week.
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Basic Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of proven corporate event management experience
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
10-25%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
No
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.
We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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