Corporate Event Planner New Raleigh, NC Job at Bandwidth Recruitment in Raleigh

Reaching 65+ countries and over 90 percent of the global economy, we're the only provider offering an owned communications cloud that delivers advanced automation, AI integrations, global reach, and premium human support.Bandwidth is trusted for mission-critical communications by the Global 2000, hyperscalers, and SaaS builders!At Bandwidth, your music matters when you are part of the BAND. #jointhebandWhat We Are Looking For:The Corporate Event Planner will work alongside the Senior Manager, Events and Experiences, completing the coordination, execution, and success of all internal Bandwidth events, including but not limited to departmental meetings, company-wide events, and customer-facing events. *This role works 100% in office out of our Raleigh HQWhat You'll Do:Create and own internal Bandwidth events, to include both in and out of office, company-wide and departmental programsInitiate and drive creative event concepts to best energize and optimize Bandwidth team and company-wide meetings/eventsProject manage corporate events from start to finish and reconcile invoices in an accurate and timely mannerCollaborate with executives, managers, and other Bandwidth team members to plan and execute successful events, and solicit feedback post-event to continually improve the company’s event successPlan catering for meetings and events as neededResearch and implement opportunities to improve and enhance internal meetings and eventsEstablish relationships with vendors, including attending networking functions, and assist with maintaining a database of vendors for all event needsNegotiate and review vendor, venue, and hotel contractsMaintain seasonal and holiday decor across Bandmate Way and common areasBe an asset to the Recruiting and Marketing departments as needed and as time allowsWhat You Need:Education:Bachelor's degreeExperience:5-10 years of professional conference, meeting, and/or event planning experienceKnowledge:Development and execution for a variety of different sized eventsBudgeting, forecasting and accruing operational costs for eventsSkills:Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritizeExceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to mentorInnovative and resourceful; actively seeks new opportunities to enhance meetings and eventsStrong attention to detailProactive approach to project managementAbility to work flexible hours occasionally as neededAdaptable to changing circumstances on short noticeBonus Points:The Whole Person Promise:At Bandwidth, we’re pretty proud of our corporate culture, which is rooted in our “Whole Person Promise.” We promise all employees that they can have meaningful work AND a full life, and we provide a work environment geared toward enriching your body, mind, and spirit. How do we do that? * Select...Do you have any relatives employed by Bandwidth?