Event Planner

Event Lead Activities: • Main point of contact for the Business Owner: • Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with event business owners throughout the firm • Attend meetings with the business owners to gather meeting requirements, provide templates and updates, and provide travel and event expertise to the business owner. When planning for an event the planner will be responsible for understanding the broader scope of their decisions using strategy and problem solving skills to accomplish department and business area goals. They must effectively communicate new requirements to the department and make decisions that will ensure work flow is not a burden on the team. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Negotiation processes • Cost management and budgeting • Risk Management • Customer Service • Experience Design • Decision and Problem solving skills • Troubleshooting skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Influence, facilitate and lead meeting and discussions • Set and communicate clear expectations • Have candid, difficult conversations • Active listening skills • Collaboration skills • Builds Relationships where appropriate • Think strategically • Connect dots and articulate why decisions are being made • Understand the broader impact of decisions and think about the big picture • Exercise good judgment and objectivity • Bringing team member into meetings with business owners • Identifying critical areas of needed focus, knowing when to push/pull/redirect • Act courageously and push back appropriately • Speak to the firm's interests • Manage to deadlines • Manage multiple priorities • Build rapport with diverse individuals (background/experience) • Work in partnership with vendors by understanding both the firm and vendor interests • Document timelines and business requirements • Collaborate effectively with other teams, departments, and divisions in order to mitigate risk and achieve needed results • Balance business owners requests with firm costs • Planning, organizing, and time management skills • Intermediate computer skills are required, including effective use of Microsoft Office applications and web browsers. At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being.