Meeting Planner/Global Events Sr. Manager

Join our team and travel around the world! CoreNet Global is the world’s leading professional association solely dedicated to supporting corporate real estate (CRE) professionals. We provide education, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities to over 10,000 members worldwide and 45 chapters and SIG's throughout North America, Europe, APAC, India and Australia Offering global summits and conferences in EMEA, APAC, India, and North America, CoreNet Global is the industry thought leader and professional development resource for corporate real estate executives. For more information, please visit EOE This position will work with the VP of Global Events in planning and executing global summits, regional conferences and smaller forums ranging from 200-3000 attendees. Responsibilities include implementation of global events with a focus on event strategy, attendee experience and collaborative planning to achieve quantifiable results. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Manage the end-to-end planning and execution of CoreNet Global's events portfolio under direction of the VP of Global Events Serve as the primary operational point of contact throughout the event lifecycle Lead the RFP process for DMCs and event related vendors Serve as primary on-site logistics manager to ensure seamless execution from load-in through load-out Coordinate all food and beverage logistics and post-event F&B reconciliation in partnership with venue catering contacts Support exhibit and sponsor logistics Manage on-site temporary staff needs Develop and maintain comprehensive event guides Expense and budget management Build and maintain detailed project management plans Manage and nurture relationships with all event contractors and service partners Manage staff and VIP housing blocks and rooming lists for all Global Events Collaborate with the registration manager on all registration operations and attendee flow Research, identify, and support the application and fulfillment of grant opportunities and other funding sources Partner with the marketing department to coordinate event collateral, website updates, and onsite signage and displays Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to confirm logistical considerations Produce weekly and post conference reports for executive review QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Minimum 6 years of professional experience successfully planning and executing large-scale conferences and exhibitions, both domestically and internationally. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) preferred. Demonstrated experience managing city-wide events in convention centers and hotel environments for audiences of 200–3,000 attendees, including events held in union cities and facilities. Hands-on experience sourcing, evaluating, and contracting destinations, venues, and event service providers. Familiarity with grant application processes and fulfillment requirements. Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills required including pivot tables, VLOOKUP Comfortable learning new event technologies and platforms. Requires both domestic and international travel. Exercises sound professional judgment and decisive problem-solving under pressure WORK ENVIRONMENT /TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Corporate office open seating Remote office environment with individual workspace required. On-site meeting support may require extended hours of work. Vacation should be planned in advance and not taken during peak meeting periods. 15% travel required, domestic and/or international. Candidate must have no international travel restrictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Business Travel Association