Meeting & Event Planner - Firenze, Italia - CWT

CWT

Azienda verificata

Firenze, Italia

1 settimana fa

Inviato da:

Piero Bianchi

Reclutatore di talenti per beBee

Descrizione

Meeting & Event Planner
IR)

Purpose of the role:

Specifically, the
Planning Specialist will:

Act as the primary lead on small and medium events handling all communications with the client on behalf of the CWT project team
To manage services provided for domestic and international destinations which include but are not limited to DMC sourcing, venue sourcing, contract negotiation, activities development, food and beverage management, ground transportation coordination, onsite support, project plan development, budget management and savings tracking, client call coordination, web conference management, virtual meeting project plans, attendee management, and post event reporting
Lead as required on session management, site inspection development and delivery, development of conference agendas, management of production and virtual event vendors, provide and deliver on the administration of mobile apps, onsite crisis management coordination, coordination of translations if needed, sponsorship management, tradeshow management, entertainment management, and creative and content management
Support with RFP and proposal requirements and presentations to clients if required
Identify and offer value added alternatives and solutions in accordance with client and CWT directives
Collaborate with web developers in the creation and review of attendee registration websites
Collaborate with group travel teams to ensure aligned and timely delivery of group travel services in alignment with project plan and internal roles and responsibilities.
Ownership and communication of timeline, budget/proforma, and reporting.
Financial accountability for programs including adherence to deposit terms, project estimates and billing guidelines
Ensure all required information to reconciliation team to support timely and profitable billing, supplier payments and client payments
Ensure accurate updated event information is always maintained within CWT or client meetings technology
Understand and adhere to established client and CWT defined SLAs
Complete time tracking as requested by management
Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations as well as internal procedures
Plan meetings/events with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that all runs smoothly during the event. Proactively escalate potential client or program issues to management for timely resolution
Be an ambassador for the CWT Meetings & Events brand able to enhance and uphold our reputation in the industry
Flexibility with International and Domestic travel for internal and external meetings and events as and when required

Main responsibilities:

Project Management
Excellent understanding of budgets, critical time paths (CTP), contracting processes and procedures, event logistics management, creative event design, crisis management coordination, event agenda creation and management, and virtual meeting design and delivery, sponsorship management, tradeshow management, and complex housing management
Excellent ability to project management complex and ever changing project teams and timelines
Computer proficiency in Microsoft office suite and ability to adapt to new technologies when required
Budget and revenues management
Excellent knowledge of hotels, venues, ground suppliers, AV and production suppliers, food and beverage requirements and associated terminology
Ability to develop and maintain a budget
Good strategic meetings management knowledge
Customer Management
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
Strong multitasker who works well under pressure
Proven skills in negotiation and financial acumen preferred
Excellent customer service skills

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Qualifications

Experience & education:

Experience

2/3+ years of meeting planning and project management experience
Good understanding, experience, and knowledge of Virtual and Hybrid projects with platform capabilities and project planning
University Degree or equivalent experience
IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Office and database tools knowledge of webbased registration tools is a plus (CVENT)

Languages

English fluent
Second Language would be a plus

Knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs)

Leadership
Passion
Caring
Integrity

Primary Location

:

Florence

Employment type

:

Standard

Job Family

:

Event Planning

Scope

:

Country

Travel

:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

:

Day Job

Organization

:

Customer_Meetings & Events

Job Posting

:

Aug 28, 2023