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Accenture Senior Meetings & Events Planner (New York) in New York City, New York
Organization: Corporate Functions/Workplace
Location: New York, NY
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 743,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
People in the Corporate Function contribute to the running of Accenture as a high-performance business through specialization within a specific functional area, and grow into internally focused roles by deepening their skills and/or developing new skills within an internal functional area.
Workplace Management and Solutions professionals provide space and service support solutions for all Accenture people and businesses globally, running Accenture’s workplace as a robust business function leveraging Accenture’s business and technology strategies.
The Senior Meetings & Events Planner will operate independently to plan and execute meetings & events onsite for Accenture’s NY Corporate Office. They will coordinate event delivery across all Workplace departments, communicating with the appropriate stakeholders, and ensuring quality assurance. All office interactions are expected to be conducted with a high degree of hospitality and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinates services for events, such as setup, facilities, communicating catering and AV needs, wayfinding, special needs/assistance requirements, printing, security and parking
W orks closely with reception, local techn ology, and other workplace departments to ensure quality service leading up to, on event day, and following
Support execution of delivery in line with the overall strategy
Use technology to manage the planning processes for meeting, including meeting registrations, approvals, budget and actual spend, calendars, meeting logistics, attendee registrations etc.
Ensure support for assigned events and completion of procurement processes like deposits, purchase orders, billing and final reconciliation
Establish relationships with internal (cross-functional) groups to ensure consistent delivery of service and resolve all escalations related to meetings or events appropriately
Establish standard terms and conditions for services providers, benchmark rates and programs and adjust processes or sourced arrangements as appropriate
Create event portfolio to show space set up options and other event options to customers upfront
Manage relationships and contracts with service providers to deliver value-added services and competitive costs
Identify and screen potential new suppliers and services and manage the process cost effectively
Keep knowledge base updated on supplier and sourcing trends and apply new approaches as appropriate
Monitor and manage compliance with existing policy and recommend changes to align with changing business needs
Provides support to communicate policy to Accenture personnel and external suppliers
Comfortable assisting with any workplace position and showcasing a willingness to help wherever needed
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years in a customer service role and/or meeting planning experience in a hospitality or professional setting
Preferred Skills
Extensive knowledge of food & beverage industry trends, and dietary restrictions,
Experience with a network of catering vendors
Knowledge of reservation management system
Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
Comfortable with technology (advanced skills a plus)
College degree preferred
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Certification preferred
Professional Skills
Willing to step outside role to complete tasks in other areas of the Workplace
Passionate about customer service
Critical thinking skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to take ownership and make decisions independent of customer involvement (proactive)
Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Excellent organizational, multitasking and time management skills
Highly responsive, flexible and adaptable
Proactive thinker/action taker
High level of professionalism
Ability to work with highly confidential material and maintain confidentiality
Seeks out challenges and opportunities to grow
Business partner attitude and approach
Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian
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Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $26.20 to $57.69
Colorado $26.20 to $49.86
New York $24.28 to $57.69
Washington $27.93 to $53.08
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