Sept. 12, 2024

Sr Event Planner - Customer Experiences & Events

100000 Motorola Solutions, Inc. Chicago, Illinois

We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. The Senior 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 to oversee all event operations and logistics and ensure sales and customer/partner satisfaction Capabilities & Attributes: Exceptional communications skills: work, interact and be comfortable presenting to various stakeholder groups and organizational levels Exceptional time management skills: 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 Specific Knowledge/Skills: Bachelor’s Degree 7+ years of proven corporate event management experience Spanish Fluency preferred Prior budget management and negotiations experience Prior customer-facing responsibility Ability to lead diverse internal and external groups through ideation sessions, post-conference sessions and overall event planning coordination Ability to develop and maintain relationships with C-level executives Self-starter who quickly and proactively solves challenges with minimum guidance and direction Thrives in fast-paced work environment Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Experience with current event management technology: Cvent, mobile apps, lead capture etc. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW At Motorola Solutions, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We build and connect critical communications, video security and command center technologies to help protect people, property and places.

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