Event Planner

$58,240 - $70,283/Yr

BCforward - Beverly Hills, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Beverly Hills, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Event Planner for an opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about event planning and have a strong background in hospitality management. The Event Planner will be responsible for setting guidelines and establishing service protocols to enhance the client experience, ensuring that all events are executed flawlessly and meet the high standards expected by the firm. The role involves overseeing day-to-day client meetings and managing small banker-led events as appropriate, which requires a keen understanding of client needs and the ability to anticipate and address them effectively. In addition to managing events, the Event Planner will develop and maintain relationships with catering vendors and building management, ensuring that all logistical aspects of events are handled smoothly. Administrative tasks such as invoice processing, scheduling maintenance, and ordering supplies will also be part of the role, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The Event Planner will maintain the Client Center supplies inventory, ensuring that all necessary items are in stock and well organized, while also managing Client Center expenses to ensure operations remain within budget. The position requires regular communication with hosts to obtain feedback on product quality and services, as well as assisting in surveying client experiences annually and proposing solutions based on that feedback. The Event Planner will also assist the manager and Private Bank team on various administrative tasks and special projects as needed, making this a dynamic role that requires flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

  • Set guidelines and establish service protocols to enhance client experience; anticipate and address guests needs
  • Oversee day to day client meetings and manage small banker-led events as appropriate
  • Develop and maintain relationship with catering vendor and building management
  • Perform administrative tasks including invoice processing, scheduling maintenance, ordering supplies and equipment, and additional tasks as needed
  • Maintain Client Center supplies inventory, ensuring all necessary items are in stock and well organized
  • Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards of the Client Center and the firm
  • Manage Client Center expenses to ensure all operations are within budget
  • Connect with hosts regularly to obtain feedback on product quality and services
  • Assist in surveying client experience annually and proposing solutions based on feedback
  • Assist manager and Private Bank team on administrative tasks and special projects as needed

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event planning or hospitality management
  • Experience in the hospitality, service, and/or catering industry recommended
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate clearly amongst a variety of personalities
  • Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
  • Ability to master various database products (i.e. Event Management System)
  • Ability to work early morning and late evening events
  • Working knowledge of audio visual systems (i.e. Zoom)
  • Ability to plan events that can range from 10 to 500 people, with various degrees of complexity
  • Monitor/manage the project including; creation of project plans and budgets (prepare, manage & reconcile)
  • Ability to lead team working on an event and direct many facets at one time
  • Collaborate and interact effectively with Firms senior management, middle management and customers
  • Provide strategic input and recommendations to business group on event development
  • Maintain partnering relationships with internal business partners such as Food Services, Conference -Services, Audio Visual, Security and Facilities
  • Manage all aspects of events including but not limited to: internal consulting, concept proposal development, site selection via RFP process, vendor negotiation, contract administration (including controlling risks associated with attrition and cancellation), hotel management, air/ground travel, total logistics coordination (menus, setup, decor, audio visual), creative writing for invitation, input on graphic design and website development, printing, registration management, coordination of speakers, giveaways, entertainment, activities, and travel staff.

Benefits

  • Major medical
  • HSA
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer-provided group life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • 401k
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