Corporate Events Manager (Hybrid- Kansas City)

The Corporate Events Manager will work in a cross-functional capacity to research, plan, execute and measure small and large scale, single and multi-day corporate events in a variety of formats across the enterprise. How you will spend your time: • Research, plan, and execute assigned events from start to finish: • Partner with, manage, and develop vendor relationships on all events to ensure the events are executed successfully. • Drive event budget development and planning process for all assigned events (independently and/or with cross-functional partners) while facilitating decisioning by a variety of event stakeholders. • Manage event execution and logistics including invitations and RSVP/registrations pages; RSVP/registrations management; contract negotiations, expense, and invoice management; reporting and analysis requirements; materials and promo items; and: • In-Person Logistics such as venue, catering, technical/AV requirements, run of show management, parking, hotel blocks, asset delivery and set up (signage, nametags, props), travel, staging, etc. We’re excited to talk with you if you have: • 10+ years of corporate event planning experience • Bachelor's degree in Communications OR any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background • Working knowledge of: • Event Management platforms • CRM platforms for list management, tracking and reporting • Webinar platforms • Audio visual show set-up • Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment with numerous events in multiple formats at various points in the planning and execution process • Strong interpersonal communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills • Demonstrates editing, written and verbal communication skills • Detail-oriented with exceptional organization skills/successful prioritization (ability to multi-task) • Executive presence and organizational awareness • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)