Corporate Event Planner
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Lead the planning and execution of trade shows, customer events, conferences, and company meetings from concept through completion. Create engaging experiences that strengthen customer relationships and support business objectives by researching venues, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor partnerships. Oversee all logistics including registrations, travel, accommodations, catering, and audiovisual needs while managing budgets, tracking expenses, and maximizing ROI. Coordinate sponsorships, invitations, and post-event follow-up while partnering with Sales, Marketing, and leadership to align events with strategic goals. Evaluate opportunities based on business impact and drive timelines to ensure accurate, on-schedule delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of event planning experience in a B2B environment
- Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience managing budgets, vendors, and contracts
- Requires extended computer use
- up to 35% travel
- No unusual lifting or environmental requirements
Desired Qualifications
- design experience preferred
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