Senior Event Planner

Yardi Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee medical premiums

Profit-sharing plan

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Yardi Systems in Toronto seeks a Senior Event Planner to bring our brand to life through exceptional events, conferences, and industry experiences that drive engagement and elevate market presence.

You will lead planning, budgeting, negotiations, and on-site execution for corporate events, including tradeshows and conferences, while building strategic partnerships and measuring impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field.
• Six plus (6+) years of experience in event planning including logistics, project management, and budgeting.
• Four plus (4+) years of experience in contract negotiation or trade event execution.
• Four plus (4+) years high level hospitality experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• Knowledge of RoboHead or similar project management tool.
• Knowledge of Jira or similar issue tracking software.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Strategic thinker with ability to see the big picture.
• National travel required up to 25% for meetings, events, forums, and site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of corporate events, tradeshows, conferences, and industry programs that enhance Yardi's brand presence, support client retention, and drive business growth.
• Manage all aspects of event delivery from concept to completion, including contract negotiations, budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination, sponsorships, and on-site execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, venues, associations, and key stakeholders to maximize event value, expand market exposure, and create strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event experiences that align with business objectives, showcase Yardi's solutions, and reinforce its position as a leader in real estate technology.
• Ensure flawless execution of high-quality, results-driven events by coordinating internal teams, vendors, and contributors, while measuring performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Negotiation

Event planning

Logistics

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

RoboHead

Jira

Job description

As a Senior Event Planner at Yardi, you will bring our brandto life through exceptional events, conferences, and industry experiences thatdrive engagement, strengthen relationships, and elevate our market presence.From negotiating strategic partnerships and securing premier eventopportunities to managing complex logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships,you will lead every aspect of event execution with precision and creativity.

Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and industrypartners, you will create memorable experiences that generate leads, amplifythought leadership, and deliver measurable business impact. This is anopportunity for a highly organized, strategic professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about transforming ideas intoflawless, results-driven events.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the planning and execution of corporate events, tradeshows, conferences, and industry programs that enhance Yardi's brand presence,support client retention, and drive business growth.
• Manage all aspects of event delivery from concept tocompletion, including contract negotiations, budgeting, logistics, vendorcoordination, sponsorships, and on-site execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industrypartners, venues, associations, and key stakeholders to maximize event value,expand market exposure, and create strategic opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamlessevent experiences that align with business objectives, showcase Yardi'ssolutions, and reinforce its position as a leader in real estate technology.
• Ensure flawless execution of high-quality, results-drivenevents by coordinating internal teams, vendors, and contributors, whilemeasuring performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality,or related field
• Six plus (6+) years of experience in event planningincluding logistics, project management, and budgeting
• Four plus (4+) years of experience in contract negotiationor trade event execution
• Four plus (4+) years high level hospitality experience is aplus
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
• Knowledge of RoboHead or similar project management tool
• Knowledge of Jira or similar issue tracking software
• Ability to build strong cross-functional workingrelationships
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and adapt to changingpriorities
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention todetail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Strategic thinker with ability to see the big picture
• National travel required up to 25% for meetings, events,forums, and site inspections

Real Estate runs on Yardi. About Us:

Yardi pioneers the property tech industry by seamlesslyblending 40 years of tradition with forward-thinking innovation. We’ve createda team of over 10,000 employees in over 40 locations around the globe dedicatedto making great real estate software products.

Discover the Yardi Difference:

Yardi is more than just a software company – we arededicated to creating a positive impact in our communities. Annually, Yardiextends philanthropic support to organizations chosen by our employees. Ourteam has contributed to over 350 nonprofits globally, demonstrating ourcommitment to various causes and communities.

Our award-winning culture, consistently recognized byGlassdoor's prestigious "Best Place to Work", fosters support,collaboration, and growth. We prioritize your well-being with comprehensivebenefits, including 100% paid employee medical premiums, company profit-sharingplan, and flexible work arrangements.

Annual Salary Range: $40.76 - $45.86

Yardi is an equal opportunity employer that is committed toinclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.Ifcontactedfor an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation atany stage of the recruitment process.