Associate Planner Events & Meetings

Job description

Business Title:

Associate Planner Events & Meetings

Requisition Number:

36048 - 30

Function:

Business Support Services

Area of Interest:

State:

IL

City:

Chicago

Description:

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today’s most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It’s also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it’s no wonder we’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you’re as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

 KPMG is currently seeking a Associate Planner, Events & Meetings to join our Events & Meetings organization

Responsibilities:
•Execute client’s strategic initiatives by developing meeting or event concept, goals, objectives, budget, and outcomes
•Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned client groups,
•Research venues, negotiate contract terms, support agenda and content development, and oversee registration needs, plan menus, budgets and on-site logistics
•Foster collaborative relationships with other team members and internal departments
•Work both independently on projects and as part of project teams

Qualifications:
•Minimum of three years of progressive experience in events and meetings planning; preferably within a professional services firm
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; CMP certification is preferred
•Proficient with strategic meeting management tools (Cvent), Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
•Ability to prioritize projects and work with other team members to meet deadlines in a high volume, fast-paced environment to support the E&M organization for both the national and field teams
•Demonstration of strong fiscal management and understanding of data metrics usage is preferred
•Ability to travel up to twenty-five percent
Salary requirement

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibility, matriculation or political affiliation, or other legally protected status. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.

GL:

6

GF:

15313