Director – Corporate Event Management & Board Relations

Director – Corporate Event Management & Board Relations

Requirements

• 5-10 years previous experience in event management, shopping center or hospitality industry
• Bachelor’s degree, with a focus in marketing, events and hospitality is preferred
• Experience working on variety of events with attendee size ranging from 25 – 1,200
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, develop timelines, manage deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced high-profile environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, negotiate contracts, and resolve conflicts diplomatically
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Independent worker who can take initiative and creates strategic and creative solutions to problems quickly
• Professional team player and hard worker who will do what is needed to ensure the team’s success
• Reputation for being trusted, collaborative, initiative-taking and resourceful
• Driven and motivated to go the extra mile for results
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including weekends and evenings
• Overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Vice President of Corporate Event Management & Board Relations on ideation and strategy to develop and execute comprehensive event strategies that align with Simon brand and company objectives
• Manage event logistics for executive meetings, corporate events, and conventions from development to execution
• Interact with internal (including C Suite) and external stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination of meeting requirements and logistics
• Conduct market research to identify optimal venues
• Manage travel logistics including hotel rooming lists, ground transportation manifests, and other essential travel documents
• Contribute to on-site event execution at the highest level
• Adhere to budgets and proactively identify opportunities for expense savings
• Contribute to the development of strategies for conventions/events, aligning them with the goals of internal stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various department heads to address convention/event goals
• Manage vendors, from securing bids, negotiating rates to placing orders and managing inventory upon receipt
• Oversee and manage support staff for successful event implementation
• Work closely with brand team to develop impactful and new ways to utilize event collateral
• Document events and feedback in a manner that ‘tells the story’ of the event
• Monitor feedback and results to continually improve and elevate events
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, develop strategic event concepts, and execute projects within established timelines and budgets
• Supervise Event Manager in the planning and execution of events
• Collaborate with the Brand Department on any required event collateral ensuring brand consistency and messaging alignment
• Adhere to budgets and proactively identify opportunities for cost savings when applicable
• Document events and feedback in a manner that ‘tells the story’ of the event.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.