Event Planning Senior Analyst

Key Responsibilities • Adapts communication style and response time to consider customer seniority, situation, and support dedicated planning approach • Provides inputs, manages or assists in the development of overall meeting venue request for proposal, proposal review and executive summary, negotiation and final recommendation in support of overall event objectives • Works seamlessly with the Mobility organization, Accenture colleagues, and suppliers to ensure connected, consistent, compliant and efficient delivery of services to clients and customers • Supports, manages or assists with the development and use of metrics/reporting to assess supplier spend and develop relationships to drive maximum savings for Accenture • Uses technology to manage or support the venue sourcing process • Coordinate event venue searches and finalize venue contract details, completing necessary procurement processes like deposits, purchase orders, billing and final reconciliation • Establishes relationships and collaborates with internal, cross-functional teams to ensure consistent delivery of service and resolve all escalations related to venue contracting appropriately • Uses technology to manage the planning processes for meeting, including meeting registrations, approvals, budget and actual spend, calendars, meeting logistics, attendee registrations etc. Preferred Qualifications • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) • Cvent Event Management Certification • Deep knowledge of Northeast market venues, with special focus on New York Metro (3+ years) (focus on New York, ideally also New Jersey, Philadelphia and Boston) • Cvent Technology Meeting Management (3+ years) • Cvent Technology Event Management (3+ years) • Experience in Virtual Meeting platforms, must include MS Teams & MS Teams Live • Excellent Microsoft Office skills • Knowledge of the hospitality industry • Experience with high-touch, complex meetings & events • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York or Washington as set forth below. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.