Event Manager

Hiring for a Hybrid Events Manager in Schaumburg, IL!

Are you an experienced Corporate Events Manager seeking an opportunity to work with a certified great place to work organization in the Schaumburg area? Our client is seeking a professional candidate with experience managing the planning and coordination of meeting and events. This candidate will be responsible for end-to-end planning & delivery of exceptional event experiences for our employees and external customers.

Location: Hybrid: 3 days in office, Schaumburg, IL

Hours: M-F 8am-5pm (must be present during events)

Requirements:

-5+ years of experience in managing corporate event and meeting planning coordination

-bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, communications, or public relations

-Must be able to manage and drive projects to completion independently, while also working effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide planning and onsite support for internal corporate communications related to events and company-wide initiatives.
• Provide white glove service and act as the main point of contact to vendors, clients, and internal employees.
• Serve as an integral member of the Human Resources team, aligning event experiences with our brands and culture.
• Manage multiple vendors & contracts, including corporate rate plans, caterers, venues, entertainment, photographers, décor, furniture rental, A/V, hotels for room blocks & reservations, shuttle & transportation services.
• Manage relationship and orders of branded merchandise for customers and employees, both event related and otherwise.
• Provide on-site event management and coordination including securing of off-site or larger on-site meeting space, catering of meals & snacks, décor & cakes, branded merchandise, giveaways or party favors.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate annual event calendar.
• Explore new ideas to increase employee and customer engagement through events.
• Work with customer-facing commercial teams to help support unique events for customer engagement.
• Create and communicate project plans to deliver within timelines and created budgets.
• Provide end-to-end management of a variety of existing and envisioned events, including:

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Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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