Overview
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive pay
Health and wellness benefits plans
Flexible vacation and holiday policies
Paid parental leave
401(k) with employer matching
Referral bonus
Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs
Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Direct, plan, coordinate and execute event and event details for large onsite and offsite client events. This includes, but is not limited to : Plan, manage, and execute operations and logistics for each event such as event registration, order food / beverage, AV, transportation, etc.
Ensure the event is consistent with client branding Research, negotiate, and secure contracts with venues, event organizers, contractors, hotels, and outside creative agenciesDevelop and maintain relationships with vendors including restaurants, conference venues, caterers, florists, etc.
Manage the event and work quickly to resolve any problems that arise
Create, maintain, and execute the event budget within the pre-approved expenditure allotments
Evaluate an event’s overall success and share findings with the manager
Manage entire event process and work with event team to ensure all events are staffed, recaps are sent after all events, event ROI management, proactively create demos for events, and have back up plans in place in case any problems may arise
Other tasks as requested by management
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Experience and Education :
4+ years experience in event planning and coordination, including large-scale events
2+ years experience in managing multiple clients or client accounts
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or equivalent experience, preferred
Virtual event experience (security, registrations, platform design, invitations)
Skills and Attributes :
Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Expert attention to detail
Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task
Highly adaptable to changing priorities and needs, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Enterprise suite of products
Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to :
Regularly sit, grasp, talk and / or hear
Occasionally walk and / or stand
Occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds
Continuous hand / eye coordination and fine manipulation
Ability to travel via car or plane
Important Information
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
BDS Connected Solutions. ( BDS ) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to;
selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law.
BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement.
BDS is an at-will employer.
BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey.
Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same.
Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals.
BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with a regional office in New York City, New York. Visit us at for more information.
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