Job Information
Performance Food Group Meetings & Events Planner in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
102313BR
Job Title:
Meetings & Events Planner
Location:
Afflink (0261)
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Meeting and Event Planner provides effective project management and meeting/event planning services for Corporate Events. This position obtains meeting services at the lowest reasonable cost while maintaining the highest possible standards. This position develops and executes all aspects of event/trade show planning and coordination. In addition to directly managing high level meetings and events, this position also offers innovative suggestions for other members of the event planning team.
determining objectives, budget, and program components.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Consult with clients to ascertain meeting/event needs. Assists in determining objectives, budget, and program components.
● Researches and recommends meeting locations based on meeting goals, budget, attendee needs, and availability of transportation.
● Travels as needed during the site selection process and event execution.
● Coordinates meeting logistics including transportation, hotel accommodations, meeting spaces, meals, entertainment, and audio-visual production.
● Attends meetings and events to oversee and coordinate arrangements when needed or requested by clients.
● Builds and maintains positive relationships with meeting suppliers and industry contacts worldwide.
● Maintains working knowledge of the meeting planning industry and its current trends. Achieves this through involvement with associations, networking with other planners/vendors and reading and comprehension of industry news and publications.
● Reviews all invoices after events, corrects if necessary, and then processes timely payment of final charges. Budget reporting to clients as requested before, during and after events.
● Special projects and additional assignments as requested.
Req Number:
102313BR
Address Line 1:
1400 Afflink Place
Job Location:
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL)
Shift:
1st Shift
Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time
EEO Statement:
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .
Required Qualifications:
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Minimum of 2 years experience in trade show/meeting planning or corporate event planning.
● Proven track record of arranging meetings up to 300 people in size, and complicated meetings/special events/projects.
● Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
● Effective communicator with the ability to interface with all levels of management, both internal and external.
● Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
● Ability to work extended hours, as needed.
● Ability to travel (domestic and international), as needed.
● Ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented, team environment.
● Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision.
Division:
Afflink
Job Category:
Sales
Preferred Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
• Education - Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience – Seven (7) years of related experience and a proven record of building and managing strong teams. Proficiencies in writing, communications, and branding are necessary.
Locations considered for this opening:
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, or in Eastern and Central time zones for a remote work-from-home set-up.
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Some travel required – approximately 10%.
State:
Alabama
Company Description:
AFFLINK has been a leader in supply chain management services for almost 50 years. Connecting more than 200 suppliers of packaging, janitorial, safety, foodservice, office, and MRO procurement solutions with nearly 300 independent distribution experts, AFFLINK provides innovative process and procurement solutions that drive efficiencies for today’s leading businesses.
Benefits:
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