About the Role:The Event Planner plays a key role in delivering impactful conferences, trade shows, and corporate events that strengthen client relationships and support business growth. This position oversees every stage of event execution, from venue selection and contract negotiations to registration management, attendee experiences, on-site logistics, and post-event reporting. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Event Planner helps bring marketing strategies to life through engaging events that showcase Yardi's solutions and brand.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing multiple priorities. They will manage event budgets, coordinate vendors and event services, support sales and marketing initiatives, oversee classroom and conference programming, ensure compliance with event requirements, and analyze event performance to drive continuous improvement. This role also serves as a steward of Yardi's event resources, merchandise inventory, and attendee engagement tools to help create exceptional event experiences from start to finish.
What You'll Do:- Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate events, trade shows, and other industry events from concept through completion.
- Manage event schedules, logistics, and organizational details to deliver successful and memorable experiences.
- Support business objectives by creating events that enhance client retention, increase sales opportunities, and expand brand and product awareness.
- Collaborate closely with fellow event planning team members and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution.
- Contribute to Yardi's position as a leader in real estate technology by delivering high-quality events that engage clients and showcase company solutions.
Who You Are:- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field
- Four (4) years of experience in event planning including logistics, project management, and budgeting
- Two (2) years of experience in contract negotiation or trade event execution
- Two (2) years of high-level hospitality experience
- Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
- Proficiency using CRM systems
- Ability to build strong cross-functional working relationships
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High degree of professionalism
- Strategic thinking with ability to see the big picture
Ideal to Have:- Knowledge of Cvent, Asana and Confluence project management tools
- Knowledge of Jira issue tracking software
Annual Salary Range: $36.92/hr - $41.53/hr
All submissions for open positions should be received through Yardi's applicant portal, accessed from Yardi's corporate website.
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