About the Role:As a Senior Event Planner at Yardi, you will bring our brand to life through exceptional events, conferences, and industry experiences that drive engagement, strengthen relationships, and elevate our market presence. From negotiating strategic partnerships and securing premier event opportunities to managing complex logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships, you will lead every aspect of event execution with precision and creativity.
Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and industry partners, you will create memorable experiences that generate leads, amplify thought leadership, and deliver measurable business impact. This is an opportunity for a highly organized, strategic professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about transforming ideas into flawless, results-driven events.
What You'll Do:- Lead the planning and execution of corporate events, trade shows, conferences, and industry programs that enhance Yardi's brand presence, support client retention, and drive business growth.
- Manage all aspects of event delivery from concept to completion, including contract negotiations, budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination, sponsorships, and on-site execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, venues, associations, and key stakeholders to maximize event value, expand market exposure, and create strategic opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event experiences that align with business objectives, showcase Yardi's solutions, and reinforce its position as a leader in real estate technology.
- Ensure flawless execution of high-quality, results-driven events by coordinating internal teams, vendors, and contributors, while measuring performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Who You Are:- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field
- Six plus (6+) years of experience in event planning including logistics, project management, and budgeting
- Four plus (4+) years of experience in contract negotiation or trade event execution
- Four plus (4+) years high level hospitality experience is a plus
- Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
- Proficiency using CRM systems
- Knowledge of RoboHead or similar project management tool
- Knowledge of Jira or similar issue tracking software
- Ability to build strong cross-functional working relationships
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong contract negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Proven time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High degree of professionalism
- Strategic thinker with ability to see the big picture
- National travel required up to 25% for meetings, events, forums, and site inspections
Annual Salary Range: $40.76 - $45.86
All submissions for open positions should be received through Yardi's applicant portal, accessed from Yardi's corporate website.
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