This is a Fully Remote Job
About Our Client:
This organization operates within the event planning and management industry, addressing the challenge of delivering seamless, high-quality event experiences for clients. It emphasizes leveraging proprietary technology and expert talent to provide impactful and commercially successful event programs. The company is expanding its presence in the U.S. market, demonstrating growth and a commitment to high service standards.
About the Opportunity:
The EVENT PLANNER role is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and execution of client events, ensuring operational excellence and financial performance. This position plays a key role in advancing client objectives by managing relationships, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating logistics to deliver events that meet or exceed expectations while maximizing commercial revenue.
Responsibilities:
Oversee coordination and execution of event programs focusing on operations
Manage client-specific events including sourcing, contract negotiation, and financial reconciliation
Lead events from conception through delivery and final accounting
Collaborate with client contacts to understand and meet program goals
Guide project teams on client requirements and business objectives
Identify opportunities to enhance business value
Develop and manage event budgets ensuring profitability
Negotiate to maximize income opportunities and cost savings
Advise on event setups including layout, AV, and catering needs
Provide occasional out-of-hours support
Define success factors based on client measures
Maintain detailed project documentation for compliance
Process payments and supplier invoices
Complete event agreements per project
Prepare and review rooming lists on schedule
Ensure timely billing and financial reconciliation
Deliver structured event feedback for account reviews
Attend and document meetings, follow up on action items
Support on-site events and client venue visits as needed
Comply with technology and system guidelines
Collaborate with leadership to deliver professional client service
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of meeting and event planning experience, including national and international events
Experience with venue sourcing and group accommodation
Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building
Self-motivated with team collaboration abilities
Client-facing, consultative, and presentation skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Attention to detail and negotiation skills
Organizational skills managing multiple priorities
Ability to perform under pressure
Business acumen and commercial awareness
Influencing and stakeholder management skills
Proficient verbal and written communication
Skilled in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and venue sourcing platforms (especially Cvent)
Multitasking with urgency in time-sensitive situations
Empathy combined with professionalism
Proven adaptability in growth environments
Independent and resourceful problem solver
Experience maintaining strategic client and account partnerships
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
Pay range $60,000—$70,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.