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Ingram Micro
Event Planner
Job Description
Event Planner Ingram Micro - 3.6 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $78,000 - $124,800 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Financial forecasting Managing event budgets Vendor relationship management Event budgeting Contracts Vendor contract management Project execution Event contract management Managing projects Supplier relationship management (SRM) Stakeholder relationship building Logistics planning Stakeholder management Full Job Description Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com Come join our team where you'll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let's shape tomorrow - it'll be a fun journey! About the Role Ingram Micro is seeking an experienced Event Planner to manage full-cycle corporate events that support executive engagement, customer relationships, and key business initiatives. This role requires a highly organized professional who can manage multiple priorities, maintain budgets, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute end-to-end corporate events, including executive meetings, customer events, conferences, trade shows, and internal programs. Partner with stakeholders to define event objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics. Manage event logistics, vendors, contracts, venues, registration, travel, catering, and onsite execution. Coordinate executive-level events and VIP experiences. Develop and manage event budgets, forecasts, and expense reconciliation. Analyze event performance and provide post-event reporting and recommendations. Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Communications, and Executive Leadership teams. Effectively pivot and manage changing priorities while maintaining exceptional event experiences. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years of corporate event planning or event management experience. Experience managing full-cycle corporate events from planning through execution. Experience supporting executive-level meetings and events. Strong budget management, forecasting, and financial planning skills. Experience managing vendors, contracts, and event logistics. Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Ability to travel as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a corporate, technology, or B2B environment. Experience with event management platforms such as Cvent or similar tools. Professional certification such as CMP, CMM, or PMP. Experience managing large-scale customer, partner, or executive events. Skills Event Planning
- Corporate Events
- Executive Events
- Budget Management
- Financial Acumen
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Management
- Event Operations
- Stakeholder Management
- Event Technology
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability At Ingram Micro, you'll have the opportunity to create meaningful experiences, collaborate with executive leaders, and make a direct impact on business success while growing your career in a global organization.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
An Event Planner coordinates promotional sales events, professional meetings and family events. Works with clients, develops event plans and budgets, finds appropriate sites, contracts for services and supplies, coordinates with on-site staff, oversees finances and assists during an event.
$61,259 / year median in New York
+6% projected growth