Event Planner

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JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people live, work, play, shop, and eat.

The Event Planner is a key role within Salesforce's facilities and events management team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of events held at Salesforce specialty locations. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong operational skills to ensure the successful planning, execution, and evaluation of a diverse range of events, from intimate team meetings to large-scale conferences and product launches.

Event Planning and Coordination:

• →Oversee the end-to-end planning process for all specialty events
• →Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand event objectives and requirements
• →Develop comprehensive event plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• →Coordinate with various departments (IT, Security, Catering, etc.) to ensure all event needs are met
• →Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers

Operational Management:

• →Ensure compliance with safety regulations, capacity limits, and campus policies

Budget and Resource Management:

• →Develop and manage event budgets
• →Track expenses and prepare financial reports
• →Optimize resource allocation across multiple events
• →Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising event quality

Client and Stakeholder Relations:

• →Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external event clients
• →Conduct pre-event consultations to understand client needs and expectations
• →Provide regular updates to stakeholders throughout the event planning process
• →Gather and analyse post-event feedback for continuous improvement

Technology Integration:

• →Leverage Salesforce platforms for event management and reporting
• →Ensure seamless integration of technology for virtual and hybrid event components
• →Stay updated on event technology trends and recommend innovative solutions

Team Leadership:

• →Lead and mentor a team of event coordinators and on-site staff
• →Develop training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge
• →Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the events team

Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility:

• →Implement sustainable event practices aligned with Salesforce's environmental goals
• →Ensure events reflect Salesforce's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• →Incorporate corporate social responsibility initiatives into event planning when appropriate

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in event management, preferably in a corporate or tech environment
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale events
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required
• Certification in event planning (e.g., CMP, CSEP) is a plus
• Experience with Salesforce CRM and other Salesforce products

As an organization, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.  This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

Apply today, quoting job reference number REQ532819

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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