Senior Event Planner

Description and Requirements
Location - a top candidate will be located on the East Coast
The Team You Will Join
As a key contributor to the Global Brand and Marketing team, the Global Event Operations team drives business success through the flawless execution of the highest-profile corporate meetings and events.
The Opportunity
The Senior Planner is at the forefront of driving business success through unforgettable events. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to conceptualize, design, and execute high-profile events that align with our strategic objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of business objectives and collaborate with passionate and dedicated professionals who share a commitment to excellence.
Success in this role requires a visionary leader who drives exceptional event experiences and possesses strong leadership skills, a creative mindset, and a deep understanding of event planning best practices. By effectively managing budgets, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering innovate events, the Senior Planner play a crucial role in achieving organizational goals and leave lasting impression on attendees. You'll collaborate with all lines of businesses in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)
• Lead and inspire the event team to deliver exceptional experiences overseeing all aspects of event planning and execution.
• Create innovative event concepts and themes and design engaging experiences.
• Manage event budgets and resources effectively and negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Oversee event logistics, from venue selection to on-site management and monitor event progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and collaborate with vendors and suppliers to deliver high-quality services.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution.
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• 5 + years of relevant event management experience in a global environment
• Demonstrated innovation in conference management and implementation.
• Experience preparing and managing budgets, financial plans, and related assumptions.
• Adept at contract negotiation with thorough knowledge of legal issues, contract language in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to advise, influence and lead diverse audiences.
• Proven project management skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to track multiple initiatives with different stakeholders, timelines, scale, and scope.
• Requires extensive travel (25% on average) and non-traditional hours.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelors preferred

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Achieve results through teamwork and collaboration.
• Produce results in a fast paced, high pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High degree of diplomacy
• Strong aptitude with technology - specifically Cvent, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and excellent PowerPoint creation skills)
• Foreign language skills a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese)

The salary range for applicants for this position is 89,600 - 102,000.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
89,600 - 102,000