Corporate Meeting & Event Planner

Research, source and drive destination decision and venue for meetings and events based on clients' budget, goals & objectives and preferred vendors as well as the corporate travel preferred hotel program.Manage all internal and external meeting logistics to include, developing and presenting timelines, venue sourcing, contract negotiations, budgets, online invitation/registration process, meeting room layout, food and beverage selection, audio-visual requirements, travel arrangements/group air, off-site functions, post event surveys and all other meeting and event related activities and requirements in accordance with Truist Policy and Procedure.Act as on-site meeting planner and single point of contact between stakeholders and meeting suppliers to ensure flawless execution and program success.Collaborate with lines of business and external suppliers in order to implement and comply with SMMP policy and process.In partnership with Truist Travel Management Company, drive the negotiations of all meeting and event related contracts as well as identify creative solutions to find cost savings opportunities while adapting to ever-changing business needs, policies and regulations in order to maintain budgetary guidelines for each individual meeting.Lead the engagement of internal business partners (Corporate Security, IT, Event Marketing, Finance, HR, Legal) to inject appropriate subject matter expertise for collaboration to meet the goals and objectives of the meeting and to protect the bank's interest.Maintain detailed records of all supplier agreements, authorizations, revisions and expenses. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent education or related training.5+ years' corporate meeting and event planning/management, hospitality or equivalent project management experience.Ability to work independently, drive decision-making across all internal and external partners and take a resourceful approach to problem solving.Strong project management, prioritization, and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.Demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.Articulate and persuasive communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization while demonstrating a balance of assertiveness and relationship-building. for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist's defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.