Sunrise Systems, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Events Planner
Sunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking an Events Planner to support the planning and execution of their presence at State Optometric Association events. The role involves daily planning, logistics, vendor coordination, and ensuring successful event execution from start to finish.
Responsibilities
Support the planning and of our presence at State Optometric Association events in partnership with (and with direction from) the internal event planning team
Daily planning, shipping logistics, tracking of information, building event briefs, ordering booths and working with vendors and association contacts to ensure our sales teams are set up for success, facilitating pre-alignment calls for events with key reps and contacts
Day to day works with event planners on Experiential Marketing team + Regional Manager(s) who attend these events + external event contacts
Plan and execute events that support the goals of the enterprise. Ensure successful execution of event from start to post-event evaluations
Plans and executes events, such as marketing and sales conferences, trade shows and customer related events
Directs logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support and pre- and post-event evaluations
Procures vendor services
Works with facility, exhibit set-up, equipment and catering requirements
Provides on-site event support
Research potential event locations and evaluate alternatives
Prepares and tracks budgets, provides periodic progress reports for each event project
Conducts post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved upon
Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment the in performance of his/her job duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in marketing, hospitality or related field or equivalent experience
2+ years in an event planner-oriented position
Keen attention to detail and follow up / follow through are a must for this position
Proficiency in Excel, PPT, Microsoft office
Experience in budget and planning
Experience managing all phases of multiple projects simultaneously, and adjust to continuously changing responsibilities and priorities
Excellent communications skills
Preferred
Strategic event planning, logistics, execution
Experience working with associations and event groups is a plus
Experience working with vendors and third-party event groups for event execution (booth builds, labor, etc.)
Healthcare or optical industry is a plus
Event sponsorship awareness and experience (mainly executing on sponsorship opportunities like booth space, branding, etc.)
Software/Tools: Asana, Microsoft suite, Sharepoint
Stellar organization skills, expense tracking, event processes, etc
Collaborative and able to confidently lead calls with key contacts and give updates and direction
Company
Sunrise Systems, Inc.
Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry.