Event Planner

Ingram Micro Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ingram Micro Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead end-to-end corporate events, executive meetings, and large client programs. You will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Leadership to define objectives, budgets, and success metrics.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong budget and vendor management skills, and the ability to travel as needed. The company offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities within a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of corporate event planning or event management experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle corporate events from planning through execution.
• Experience supporting executive-level meetings and events.
• Strong budget management, forecasting, and financial planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end corporate events, including executive meetings, customer events, conferences, trade shows, and internal programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to define event objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics.
• Manage event logistics, vendors, contracts, venues, registration, travel, catering, and onsite execution.
• Coordinate executive-level events and VIP experiences.
• Develop and manage event budgets, forecasts, and expense reconciliation.
• Analyze event performance and provide post-event reporting and recommendations.

Skills

Event Planning

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication

Travel as needed

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cvent

CMP Certification

PMP Certification

Job description

About the Role

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey!

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end corporate events, including executive meetings, customer events, conferences, trade shows, and internal programs.
• Partner with stakeholders to define event objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics.
• Manage event logistics, vendors, contracts, venues, registration, travel, catering, and onsite execution.
• Coordinate executive-level events and VIP experiences.
• Develop and manage event budgets, forecasts, and expense reconciliation.
• Analyze event performance and provide post-event reporting and recommendations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Communications, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Effectively pivot and manage changing priorities while maintaining exceptional event experiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of corporate event planning or event management experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle corporate events from planning through execution.
• Experience supporting executive-level meetings and events.
• Strong budget management, forecasting, and financial planning skills.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and event logistics.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate, technology, or B2B environment.
• Experience with event management platforms such as Cvent or similar tools.
• Professional certification such as CMP, CMM, or PMP.
• Experience managing large-scale customer, partner, or executive events.

Skills

• Event Planning
• Corporate Events
• Executive Events
• Budget Management
• Financial Acumen
• Vendor Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Management
• Event Operations
• Stakeholder Management
• Event Technology
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability

Pay and Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $78,000.00 - $124,800.00 per year. The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate’s primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range. At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance.

• U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.

This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It’s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties. Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

With us, you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. It’ll be a fun journey! Learn more at http://careers.ingrammicro.com

Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

It’s no surprise that technology powers the planet. But what might surprise you is that Ingram Micro has the ability to reach more than 90% of the global population. By joining us, you make Ingram Micro’s contribution a reality: helping businesses grow, supporting industries from healthcare to education with their technology, or even connecting the world.

What’s in it for you? Well, we take great care of our people, everyone is made to feel welcome, and opportunities to grow apply to all. But the prospect of shaping the future through technology is something you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. Let’s shape tomorrow.