Event Planning Specialist - $57400 to $98350 per YEAR

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, serving various sectors including healthcare, tax and accounting, governance, risk & compliance, and legal professionals. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, Wolters Kluwer delivers cutting-edge products that help professionals make critical decisions, enhance productivity, and improve outcomes across their industries. As a large multinational corporation with a presence in numerous countries, Wolters Kluwer fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment dedicated to the professional growth and success of its employees.

The Trade Show & Event Planning Specialist role at Wolters Kluwer is a vital position within the company's event management team. This role primarily supports senior Event and Attendee Managers by assisting with planning and executing a diverse range of company-hosted internal events and external client-facing events. Additionally, the Specialist provides secondary support for trade shows, ensuring seamless operational coordination and logistical support. The position involves a broad scope of responsibilities such as vendor onboarding, contract processing, payment coordination, on-site registration, and event logistics support. The Specialist researches venues and vendors, prepares recommendations, and handles event logistics including amenities, off-site functions, and team-building activities.

This role demands a professional with a working knowledge of event planning theories, principles, and industry best practices. The Specialist helps maintain execution quality and ensures a consistent attendee experience across all events. They are often the lead planner for smaller Tier 3 events while supporting larger initiatives under the guidance of senior team members. The role requires keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines. Regular travel is required, approximately 50 percent of the time, to facilitate on-site event execution, which emphasizes the role’s hands-on nature and dedication to operational excellence.

Wolters Kluwer offers a competitive salary range for this role, typically between $57,400 and $98,350 USD annually, with eligibility for a bonus. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, vacation and sick time, and paid parental leave. This role offers a great opportunity for professionals with event planning experience to grow their careers in a global company committed to high standards and professional development.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in event planning, event operations, or event coordination roles
Proficiency with event management, registration, and budgeting tools
Understanding of operational workflows supporting internal and external events
Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines
Experience working with vendors and internal teams to support contracting and payment processes
Strong attention to detail in managing registration data and financial documentation
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Basic experience supporting event budget tracking
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50 percent of the time
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