Event Planner Chicago Hybrid

Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Department Overview The Motorola Solutions Customer Experiences and Events team is responsible for ideation, plan development and activation of proprietary and one-of-a-kind internal and external events within North America. Motorola Solutions is looking for an energetic, experienced and organized Event Planner to work with the events and wider marketing teams to develop and deliver events and experiences to support strategic sales objectives and brand presence and exposure across the industries we serve. The Event Planner is responsible for, but not limited to the following: • Full accountability and oversight of event project scope from strategy development, RFP and contracting to planning and onsite execution to post-show budget reconciliation and KPI measurement and reporting • Develop and implement project plans, event budgets, critical timelines and more • Negotiate and contract with venues, third party agencies • Lead collaboration and drive strong relationships with key contributors (vertical marketing, channel marketing, product marketing, marketing communications, leadership and external suppliers) • Accountable for implementation of appropriate event technology, i.e. Cvent • Travel onsite to events, oversee all event operations and logistics, ensure sales and customer/partner satisfaction • Exceptional time management skills: including the ability to multitask in fast-paced and deadline- oriented environment and manage heavy workloads • Exceptional project and budget management skills: Accurately and confidently manage all aspects of the event • Enthusiasm: Bring ideas, enthusiasm and event industry insights, while always maintaining a level of curiosity and desire to learn about our business