Senior Event Planner - Marketplace , Las Vegas

$66,300 - $110,500/Yr

Deloitte - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time - Mid Level

Las Vegas, NV

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Event Planner - Marketplace is responsible for the strategic planning, management, and execution of Deloitte-hosted events and corporate trade shows, focusing on the Ecosystem & Alliance event portfolio. This role requires advanced experience in event planning, particularly in trade shows and exhibitions, and involves building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to create impactful experiences that enhance brand awareness and foster connections.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and execute the Deloitte Ecosystem & Alliance live event portfolio, including events, industry conferences, and trade shows.
• Travel to and provide onsite support at events throughout the year (multi-day conferences).
• Deliver engaging and thoughtful customer experiences at events ranging from intimate client dinners, receptions, product demos, and large-scale hospitality events.
• Partner with Marketing on trade show booth production, technology integration, and overall hospitality elements.
• Source appropriate venues and vendors on behalf of meeting stakeholders to capture the vision and objective of the event while also meeting budget, size, and location/date requirements.
• Manage all event coordination, including day-to-day administration, speaker, venue, vendor communication, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Communicate objectives, project status, and updates to meet stakeholders consistently.
• Deliver exceptional client service with a consultative, solutions-oriented approach.
• Forecast management and impeccable data integrity.
• Strict adherence to meeting protocols (cost-saving measures, risk policies, contract approvals).
• Manage and produce virtual events when applicable, including speaker agreements, run of show, and any other 3rd party vendor coordination.
• Frequent interaction and communication with firm leadership and external clients through meeting registration and coordination.
• Serve as a single point of contact for the event sponsor and venue.
• Develop detailed run of show and event timelines for stakeholders and vendors.
• Review, manage, and negotiate contracts with off-site venues and event vendors; leverage cost savings when applicable (production, event décor, entertainment, transportation, special supplies/materials, temp assistance).
• Audit and submit all event-related invoices for processing.
• Post-meeting reporting and reconciliation.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in meeting and event planning (experience in sourcing, contracting, budget management, and logistics management for meetings or events).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with a consultative style.
• Project management skills - ability to understand the scope, create timelines and detailed event forecasts, and deliver on time to budget.
• Experience in planning trade shows or other industry conferences.
• Solutions & results oriented.
• Ability to work independently, on multiple projects simultaneously, and under deadlines.
• Ability to handle high volume workload and fast pace; manage stress.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom is preferred.
• Excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Broad range of benefits offered to employees.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.