Cvent is a leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider with more than 4,700 employees and nearly 21,000 customers worldwide. Founded in 1999, the company delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business.
The position will support Cvent’s in-house Global Events team with logistics related to Cvent’s Live events, product seminars and corporate events. This is a fast-paced, timeline-driven and highly-demanding role that requires a self starter with excellent motivation and attention to detail; a strong drive to learn about critical marketing-related skills will be necessary along with proven track record in team management. Candidates who are fast-learners will absorb information about Cvent’s products, industry, company and processes and accelerate quickly in this role.
Supervise 500+ events annually
Assist in live events projections, road mapping and maintain financial reporting
Create reports for analyzing attendance, cost and ROI for seminars and other events
Manage internal event planning for India office
Negotiate to gain noticeable vendor savings through contract negotiations - all within strict budgetary parameters, tracking financial benefits.
Identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings
Ensure timely delivery of seminar data to internal teams
Develop and maintain a database of venues.
Manage the team’s bandwidth and efficiency reports
What You Need for this Position
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5-7 years of Event production and/or planning experience is required
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Attention to detail, deadline focus and ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks
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Experience in handling/supervising a team
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Excellent communication skills
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Strong negotiation skills
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Exp. In budgeting and financial analysis preferred
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Strong analytical skills
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Ability to work with cross-functional teams
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Strong computer knowledge of internet, Email Clients, MS Office suite
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Salesforce knowledge is a plus
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Strong Excel skill a must