Who Our Client Is:Our client brings industry communities together to solve supply-chain problems through the adoption and implementation of their standards. More than 200,000 businesses in 25 industries rely on our client for trading-partner collaboration and for maximizing the cost effectiveness, speed, visibility, security, and sustainability of their business processes. They achieve these benefits through solutions based on their global unique numbering and identification systems, bar codes, Electronic Product Code-based RFID, data synchronization, and electronic information exchange.What Our Client Needs:Our client is looking for an Events Manager to manage external events and organize project plans in support of those events. You will also plan and manage pre-meeting and on-site logistics for live events, including conferences, community engagement meetings, and other organizational programs. In addition, you will support the internal event strategy by updating or establishing best practices, processes, and implementation tools. You'll collaborate with internal teams to manage meetings, track budgets, and develop internal schedules.Who You Are:You are innovative and resourceful, continuously seeking ways to enhance meetings and events. You excel at multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and meeting aggressive deadlines. You demonstrate strong leadership abilities and can influence multiple stakeholders effectively. You have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to cultivate positive professional relationships and navigate dynamic environments.What You'll Do:
- Plan, proof, and test registration sites, mobile app signage, and online event platforms.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings.
- Gather requirements and serve as the point of contact for ancillary meetings and educational events.
- Plan and execute staff dinners.
- Develop and manage staff schedules and communications.
- Lead post-conference analytics, reporting, and survey management.
- Manage all aspects of planning for tradeshows, events, meetings, and on-site workshops, including site selection, vendor negotiation, event registration, and post-event reporting.
- Handle registrant inquiries and issues as necessary.
- Manage meeting preparation, supplies ordering, and shipping of event materials.
- Identify and implement business process improvements for event strategy.
- Manage contracts, purchase orders, and payment processing for assigned events.
- Update project timelines, track progress, communicate risks or gaps, and assist with task follow-up.
This position requires travel as necessary (15%) and has no supervisory responsibilities.What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- 5-7 years of professional experience in meeting and event planning or project management.
- Hands-on task execution with the ability to get things done.
- Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
- Advanced knowledge of Dynamics 365, Microsoft Office suite, and Outlook.
- Experience with tools like Adobe Creative Suite (a plus).
- Understanding of industry standards or other standards development methodologies (preferred).
- Strong customer focus with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Ability to work both cross-functionally and independently in a team-oriented environment.
What They Offer:
- A hybrid work environment in their Ewing, NJ office.
- 26 days of PTO.
- Ten company holidays.
- Immediate and automatic contribution to 401K.
- Elite medical coverage.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.