Events Activation Sr Specialist

Job Summary: The Events Activation team, as part of the Marketing Activation Center of Excellence (CoE), is a virtual center of marketing professionals with specialized knowledge delivering extraordinary results from strategy to consultation and planning to execution. We help our internal clients develop a clear vision for live and online events aligned with their go-to-market growth goals and personalized for their targeted audiences. We work to create seamless, signature, unforgettable BDO-branded experiences using proven marketing strategies and innovative ideas. We aim for excellence by providing sound advice with a focus on quality and detail and we prove it every day with thoughtful and exceptional service. One client, one event, one experience at a time. The Events Activation Senior Specialist is responsible for coordinating and planning exceptional BDO-branded live and online event interactions for our clients, contacts and prospects and driving and monitoring related activities with firm and account teams' business and go-to-market strategies.He/she manages the end-to-end planning and execution process for clients working with and leveraging team members and vendors for successful day-of delivery. Job Duties: Owns the communication and logistics throughout the planning process Works closely with Events Activation colleagues to create opportunities for cross-firm collaboration in events Possesses knowledge of contractual language as it pertains to meetings and events Negotiates with vendors to achieve maximum value for the best product and services Oversees the event budget and ensures accuracy in developing estimates, working and actual spends Handles all event audio-video production from creative concept to final production Helps to develop success measures and evaluate all events again objectives, recommending areas for improvement Coordinates and leads the invitation and registration process Offers on-site supervision or transition as necessary Performs post-event duties such as expense processing, invoice reconciliation, evaluations, sharing feedback with Events Activation team, marketing colleagues, and other stakeholders Champions the BDO brand in all event marketing activities Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: High School Diploma or GED, required Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or Marketing, preferred Experience: Four (4) or more years of marketing/event planning/administrative experience, required Experience working in the Accounting, Financial Consulting, Business Advisory and/or Banking Industries, preferred License/Certifications: N/A Software: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required CRM experience, preferred Language: N/A Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong planning, managing, and coordinating skills Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a team environment Excellent organizational and project management skills Active listener and interpreter enabling him/her to transform the client's thoughts into reality Ability to understand the context of the event and the type of guests attending Experience planning budgets, negotiating, and communicating with clients Critical thinker and problem solver Travel up to 20% of the time, as needed Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $70,000 - $90,000 Colorado Range: $70,000 - $90,000 Maryland Range: $70,000 - $90,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $70,000 - $90,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr BDO USA, LLP