Event Account Executive Planner

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent seeks an Event Account Executive – Planner to lead corporate event opportunities from first inquiry through post-event wrap-up. You will blend business development, client service, event planning, and project management to create exceptional experiences for corporate clients.

The role requires collaboration with internal design and production teams, development of customized proposals, and management of budgets, timelines, and milestones to ensure successful events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience planning or managing corporate events, conferences, or large-scale gatherings.
• Proven track record of delivering complex events from concept to execution.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, cultivate, and manage inbound leads from multiple channels.
• Build lasting relationships with corporate planners and prospective clients.
• Lead discovery conversations, document client needs, and communicate requirements to internal teams.
• Partner with designers to develop proposals and pitch presentations.
• Manage corporate events from kickoff through post-event follow-up.
• Create and maintain event budgets, schedules, and project plans.

Skills

Client relationship management

Event planning

Project management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Proposal development

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Event Account Executive – Planner

We are seeking a driven, client-focused Account Executive – Planner to lead corporate event opportunities from first inquiry through post-event wrap-up. In this full-time role, you will combine business development, client service, event planning, and project management to create exceptional experiences for corporate clients.

Job Description

Event Account Executive – Planner

We are seeking a driven, client-focused Account Executive – Planner to lead corporate event opportunities from first inquiry through post-event wrap-up. In this full-time role, you will combine business development, client service, event planning, and project management to create exceptional experiences for corporate clients.

What You’ll Do

• Qualify, cultivate, and manage inbound leads from multiple channels.
• Build lasting relationships with corporate planners and prospective clients.
• Lead discovery conversations, document client needs, and communicate requirements clearly to internal design and production teams.
• Partner with designers to develop compelling, customized proposals and pitch presentations.
• Manage corporate events from client kickoff through final walkthrough and post-event follow-up.
• Create and maintain detailed event budgets, schedules, project plans, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, rentals, floral partners, and other event stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts, rates, and agreements that support strong client partnerships and sound business outcomes.
• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the planning process, proactively managing expectations and resolving issues.
• Anticipate logistical needs, risks, and day-of-event considerations before they become obstacles.
• Manage multiple proposals and active events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Provide sales operations and administrative support related to business development activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Three to five or more years of experience planning or project managing corporate events, conferences, or large-scale gatherings.
• A demonstrated record of successfully delivering complex events from concept through execution.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• A client-first mindset, active listening skills, and a consistent drive to exceed expectations.
• The ability to balance strategic sales activity with detailed project execution.
• Confidence managing competing priorities, deadlines, budgets, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the event industry, particularly corporate or social event planning.
• Working knowledge of event production, including vendor coordination, timelines, rentals, floral logistics, and on-site execution.
• Ability to assess operational feasibility while developing a thoughtful, compelling client proposal.