Corporate Events Planner

Creative Network Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Network Systems is seeking an experienced event planner to manage production from concept through completion for a premier financial wealth management client in New York City. You will design memorable events, coordinate vendors, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding client experiences.

The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented and resilient, with strong budgeting, venue scouting, logistics, and leadership skills to ensure consistently high-quality events that

Qualifications

• Proven success in event planning or coordination.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal staff, clients, and vendors to establish event requirements and liaise with executives and industry leaders.
• Visit sites and lead pre-event meetings to inform design decisions.
• Plan and facilitate logistics including contracts, guest lists, venue prep, materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, and décor.
• Oversee client experiences from conception through post-event review and ensure high-level service.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues.
• Troubleshoot issues on event day.

Skills

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Organization

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in event management or related discipline

Tools

EMS

Cvent

Job description

Our client, a highly reputable Financial Wealth management firm, is searching for an experienced event planner to manage event production from concept through completion, helping maintain their reputation for memorable events. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative, detail-oriented, and dedicated to providing superb client service at every turn. This role demands an expert in all aspects of event, meeting, and conference planning, including cost containment, venue scouting, equipment logistics, room setup, and best practices. This person must also have excellent leadership skills and an ability to delegate responsibilities to meet expectations for quality. The best candidate for our company is an event planner who can manage the daily details and use big-picture thinking to ensure truly unique experiences.

Objectives of this role

• Manage all aspects of event planning, meet strict deadlines, and stay within budget
• Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts while crafting and implementing the creative and logistical aspects of all events
• Remain current (or ahead of the curve) with trends in event planning, design, and production, and proactively identify and solve operational challenges
• Establish procedures and train staff to execute them
• Comply with legal, insurance, health, and safety regulations at all times

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal staff, clients, and vendors to establish the requirements for an event, and serve as liaison to senior executives, government officials, and industry leaders throughout the planning process
• Locate resources, visit sites, and lead pre-event meetings to help staff make decisions about event design
• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials
• Oversee client experiences from conception through post-event review; manage on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown; and ensure consistent, high-level service throughout all phases
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise on event day

Required skills and qualifications

• Proven success in event planning or coordination
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in building and maintaining positive business relationships
• Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in event management or related discipline
• Experience in marketing or public relations
• Proficient with EMS or Cvent event management software
• Flexibility for domestic or international travel, as needed

Pay Rate: $50 - $55/hour

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.