Senior Event Planner

Gordon Food Service
United States, Michigan, Wyoming
1300 Gezon Parkway Southwest (Show on map)
Nov 11, 2024
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Gordon Food Service is hiring an Senior Event Planner. This candidate will work in collaboration with Event Team Leaders on execution of the events strategic plan, leading Gordon Food Service Events through planning and execution. Responsibilities: Creates and executes all events activities. Including incentive trips and large scale meeting. Leads planning of seminars, food and beverage and other on-site event management activities in collaboration with Events Managers. Leads coordination of communication of vendors, events managers, and internal category teams. Collaborates on the development and execution of the Events Strategy. Partners with Internal communication, creative and outside vendors as needed. Additionally providing cost analysis for budgeting. Primary contact for vendors and divisional teams during the planning and execution of events and trips. Manages security and safety services for each event/trip as needed. Leads internal and external support staff on site in the set-up and tear-down of events and trips. With Manager leads event logistics. Ensures that all Trips/Events they are assigned to uphold the highest standards of integrity and Corporate Brand image. Leads, mentors, and trains junior level Event Producers ensuring they are the path to grow within GFS and the Events Team Performs site inspections and provides a recommendation for locations. Assists in the development and review of budget and expense management Performs other duties as assigned. Ideal candidate will have: Ability to self-manage and self-direct work, goals, schedules, and priorities to manage one's own time and the time of others in a fast-paced work environment. Must be a team player, and have collaborative work relationships, and ability to mentor and lead junior team members. Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities. Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment. Must have exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills. Must have advanced knowledge of the food service business. Previous experience using event technology software required. Experience with managing seven-figure budgets and delivering measurable ROI on events of all types Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to work well under pressure Experience: Bachelor Degree Preferred Marketing, Communications, Business Management or a related field Five years previous event planning or communications experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Adherence to Hybrid Work Policy: Adherence to the company's hybrid work policy is an essential function of the Senior Event Planner position. The policy is subject to change, and employees will be required to adhere to those changes as a condition of their continued employment. Location: 1300 Gezon Pkwy, Wyoming MI 49509 Hybrid Schedule 3 days in office 2 days remote Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.