
Events Management Associate
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate and assist in the planning and execution of client engagement efforts within CIB while delivering best-in-class service
- Support high-profile customer events, including idea generation, venue selection, budget management, registration, housing, AV, transportation, food and beverage coordination, and internal/external communications
- Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts across event elements while identifying and tracking cost savings
- Develop, balance, manage and reconcile event budgets with meticulous precision and accuracy throughout the lifecycle of the event. Provide regular budget updates and variance analysis
- Maintain details and utilize spreadsheets for all program components including budget tracking, logistics, flight manifests, and other data analyses
- Collaborate with the various functional areas of CIB Marketing to manager aspects of larger projects
- Apply internal processes and controls to adhere to policies and regulations
- Manage relationships with internal and external vendors, ensuring quality standards
- Deliver high-quality output under tight and changing deadlines; consistently demonstrate professionalism and maintain a positive and approachable demeanor in all interactions
- Innovate on current programs, making them feel fresh and new. Improve the program operating rhythm, recommend ideas for upleveling and optimizing
- 3+ years of experience with events, project management, business management, or corporate communications; Bachelor's Degree required
- Exceptional planning and time management skills with a strong focus on logistical coordination and execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exhibits high-level executive presence when interacting with senior leaders; ability to work in a matrix management organization structure
- Strong sense of time management, prioritization and ability to execute against deliverables with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to build reporting, analyze data and streamline information
- Team player with a positive attitude and commitment to success
- Ability to problem-solve and think on your feet using sound judgement to address and/or mitigate issues as needed
- Self-aware and receptive to constructive feedback, continuously striving for personal and professional growth
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Some travel required
- experience in a client-facing role