Associate Meetings Planner

Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through experience and/or formal training to assist in planning and arranging corporate meetings and events. Manages aspects of small to medium size programs through their entire lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, closure).Creates and maintains on-line registration systems for meetings and events.Compiles and records meetings expenditures and other post meeting data in meeting planning database.Creates key communications, digital and print, for executives and attendees.Manages air processes with in-house travel agency to include lift analysis, approved travelers’ lists, manifest coordination and overall trip approvals, as needed.Provides on-site coordination of events, including coordinating hotel staff and program logistics.Manages time with the ability to effectively balance multiple events at different stages.Performs administrative duties for the meeting planning group.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Basic reasoning and decision making to compose recommendations on direction and scope of meetings.Written and verbal communications in order to professionally address a wide and varied audience both internally and externally.Project management to successfully complete long term projects.Organizational and time management skills to best handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.Basic accounting principles.Providing a high level of customer service. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.