Event manager

Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. establish good working relationships with vendors; and demonstrate high quality client service while maintaining a pleasant demeanor in stressful situationsSolid negotiating skills in order to achieve high level goals while staying within budget parameters for each eventKnowledge of event technologies and how to leverage technology to enhance the attendee journeyAbility to identify and implement strategies for collecting relevant data to drive future decision makingMust be detail oriented, have thorough proofreading skills, and possess the ability to prioritizeMust be a self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision and have good interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work with many different personalitiesAbility to be flexible to work long hours as neededProficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, WebEx, Word, and basic use of databasesPreferred Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related fieldCMP (Certified Meeting Planner)Ability to stay up to date on industry trends and best practices, attend webinars and seek opportunities for professional growthWhat will your day look like? You will travel as needed to other cities where DLA Piper events are hosted. To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website (https : / / www.dlapiper.com / en / us / ) .We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. • While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to : Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties; • Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;Foster positive work relationships;Comply with all firm policies and practices; • Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing;