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Job Summary

Plans, organizes and manages the logistics for industry and corporate events (e.g. sales kick offs, user conferences, advisory boards, trade shows, etc.) for internal and/or external clients to increase product and brand awareness. Drives exhibit / meeting space and display setup based on event strategy and business needs. Coordinates advanced and on-site registration, and post-event follow-up and evaluations. Researches available venues, recommends event sites and negotiates with the venue. Manages services with all vendors related to the event including catering, AV and event support. Prepares budgets and forecasts, and compiles summaries of total event costs, audience profiles, and attendees' comments.

Job Responsibilities: 

Lead the planning and execution of user conferences and sales kick off events

Identify and assist with negotiations for space contracts and books event space based on event needs

Manage all aspects of trade show logistics and execution; including booking trade shows, choosing exhibit placement and managing all vendors associated booth install and teardown

Mange event budget including recording of costs and manage of vendor payments

Provide exceptional oral and written communication to ensure seamless coordination across all stakeholders

Collaborate with Partner, Solutions and Revenue marketing teams to maximize the impact and value of events

Lead meetings, both within marketing and the business, to collaborate on event needs and prepare overview presentations for executive leadership

Prepare name tags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.

Open and close out all events as required

Coordinate appointments and scheduling of events on the calendar

Help document activities prior to and during the event for internal and external clients

Maintain event calendars for internal and external audiences 

Order and maintain inventory of branded giveaways and literature

Conduct research, makes site visits and/or finds resources to deliver on the event goals

Order audiovisual equipment, power, signage, F&B, etc. 

Research, recommend and book external speakers

Own Cvent registration flow and build

Serve as liaison with vendors and event-related matters

Flexible to work hybrid out of our offices based in OKC, Arizona, Kansas or Atlanta.

Skills

Detail-oriented, highly organized, deadline-focused and have the ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner

Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and virtually, with high professionalism

Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision

Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality

Working knowledge of office suite including Powerpoint, Excel and Work and/or Google Suite

Technical aptitude with working knowledge of of event software for in person and virtual events

Minimum Qualifications / Education

Bachelor’s Degree, combination of relevant training and/or experience in lieu of degree

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in event planning

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation preferred, but not required

Execution of 500+ person event(s) previously preferred 

Working knowledge of office suite including Powerpoint, Excel and Work and/or Google Suite

Technical aptitude with working knowledge of of event software for in person and virtual events

Knowledge of Wrike or like project management software preferred

Knowledge of Cvent or like event registration software preferred 

Travel will be required, up to 25% annually

Soft Skills / Competencies

Create and revise room / booth layouts for each event

Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process

Assist with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary

Global Payments offers a comprehensive benefits package to all of our team members, including medical, dental and vision care, EAP programs, paid time off, recognition programs, retirement and investment options, charitable gift matching programs, and worldwide days of service. To learn more, review our Benefits page at: https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/

At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.

The position listed in this requisition is ineligible for the referral bonus award program.

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