Meeting & Events Specialist

The Home Depot

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 55,000 - 62,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

The Home Depot Canada in Toronto is seeking a Meeting & Events Specialist to plan, manage and execute meetings and events for store support centers, stores and hotels nationwide. You will lead end-to-end event execution, from budgeting and vendor selection to post-event analysis, while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, budgeting skills, and proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with planning tools; and the ability to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization and multitasking abilities; flexible.
Advanced PC skills: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook.
Experience with budgeting and forecasting to stay under budget.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end event planning and execution for meetings and events at the Store Support Centers, stores and hotels.
Lead budget creation and management for assigned meetings and events.
Conduct post-event analysis and vendor coordination to ensure quality and value.
Coordinate planning processes and procurement activities.
Manage and update SharePoint content to support outside sales team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Budget management

Attention to detail

Planning tools

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Meeting & Events Specialist at The Home Depot in Toronto, ONM3C 4H9

Job Description

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Position Purpose: Work independently with internal and external customers to create, plan, manage and execute meetings and events at the Store Support Centers, Stores and/or hotels nationwide, in support of enterprise-wide initiatives. This includes creative theme development, request for proposals, site recommendations, logistics planning and budget management. Responsible for managing meeting related expenditures, managing and negotiating contracts and managing vendors. Position is responsible for entire process from planning and development of the event through post-event analysis and follow-up. Position may also work with department Event Managers on meetings and events locally, nationally or internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Event Planning & Execution

Oversee every aspect of event creation, planning, and management, including:
- Organizing client meetings and site visits/selection
- Menu planning and ordering gifts/awards
- Designing and ordering signage
- Developing creative themes
- Coordinating hotel and transportation logistics
Ensure the overall ambiance of meetings supports attendee retention, engagement, and achievement of objectives.
Lead contract negotiations with all vendors to secure favorable terms.

Budget Creation & Management

Develop budgets for assigned meetings and events.
Maintain accountability for staying within budget constraints.

Post-Event Analysis & Client Follow-Up

Conduct post-event budget analysis and reconcile invoices.
Follow up with clients to assess event outcomes and gather feedback.
Manage external vendors for both on-site and offsite event execution.
Handle contract negotiations to ensure quality and value.

Planning Process Facilitation (10%)

Facilitate the entire planning process, including procurement and payment activities.

SharePoint Site Management (10%)

Coordinate with communications specialists and senior team members to revamp and improve the usability and look of the outside sales SharePoint site.
Scrub and curate content, ensuring only the most relevant and feasible resources and learning programs are leveraged for the outside sales team.
Apply for and manage internal resources to support ongoing content curation and SharePoint development.
Regularly update the site with new materials, training resources, and team communications to keep information current, relevant and accessible.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Position reports to the Manager, Outside Sales Process & Operations

Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task; must be flexible
Advanced PC Skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to manage budgets - utilize forecasting to stay under budget
Sense of urgency and ability to drive accuracy; ability to influence leaders
Experience working with planning tools
Sound judgement; good decision-making skills; intuitive

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Event Planning & Execution

Oversee every aspect of event creation, planning, and management, including:
- Organizing client meetings and site visits/selection
- Menu planning and ordering gifts/awards
- Designing and ordering signage
- Developing creative themes
- Coordinating hotel and transportation logistics
Ensure the overall ambiance of meetings supports attendee retention, engagement, and achievement of objectives.
Lead contract negotiations with all vendors to secure favorable terms.

Budget Creation & Management

Develop budgets for assigned meetings and events.
Maintain accountability for staying within budget constraints.

Post-Event Analysis & Client Follow-Up

Conduct post-event budget analysis and reconcile invoices.
Follow up with clients to assess event outcomes and gather feedback.

Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation

Manage external vendors for both on-site and offsite event execution.
Handle contract negotiations to ensure quality and value.

Planning Process Facilitation (10%)

Facilitate the entire planning process, including procurement and payment activities.

SharePoint Site Management (10%)

Coordinate with communications specialists and senior team members to revamp and improve the usability and look of the outside sales SharePoint site.
Scrub and curate content, ensuring only the most relevant and feasible resources and learning programs are leveraged for the outside sales team.
Apply for and manage internal resources to support ongoing content curation and SharePoint development.
Regularly update the site with new materials, training resources, and team communications to keep information current, relevant and accessible.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Position reports to the Manager, Outside Sales Process & Operations

Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 20% of the time.

Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong meeting planning experience
Hotel experience a plus

Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education: No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience: 5

Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience: None

Preferred Leadership Experience: None

Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task; must be flexible
Advanced PC Skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to manage budgets - utilize forecasting to stay under budget
Sense of urgency and ability to drive accuracy; ability to influence leaders
Experience working with planning tools
Sound judgement; good decision-making skills; intuitive

The pay range for this position is between $55,100.00 - $62,000.00

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.

Our Core Values

Our associates are encouraged to initiative creative and innovative ways to serve our customers and improve the business as well as spread best practices throughout the company.

Taking Care of Our People

The key to our success is treating people well. We do this by encouraging associates to speak up and take risks, by recognizing and rewarding good performance and by leading and developing people so they may grow.

Respect For All People

In order to remain successful, our associates must work in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment where each associate is regarded as a part of The Home Depot Canada team.

Doing The Right Thing

We exercise good judgement by "doing the right thing" instead of just "doing things right." We strive to understand the impact of our decisions and we accept responsibility for our actions.

Building Strong Relationships

Strong relationships are built on trust, honesty and integrity. We listen and respond to the needs of customers, associates, communities and vendors, treating them as partners.

Giving Back

An important part of the fabric of The Home Depot Canada is giving our time, talents, energy and resources to help strengthen the communities we live and work in.

Along with our quality products, service, price and selection, we must go the extra mile to give customers knowledgeable advice about merchandise and to help them use those products to their maximum benefit.

Creating Shareholder Value

The investors who provide the capital necessary to allow our company to grow need and expect a return on their investment. We are committed to providing it.