Event Planner

Yardi; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 105,874,000 - 119,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee medical premiums

Profit-sharing plan

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Yardi is seeking an experienced Event Planner in Santa Barbara, CA to manage conferences, trade shows, and corporate events from start to finish. You will handle venue selection, contracts, registration, on-site logistics, and post-event reporting while aligning with marketing strategies and showcasing Yardi’s solutions.

The role requires a highly organized project manager with strong budgeting, negotiation, and hospitality experience, plus proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field.
• Four years of event planning experience including logistics, project management, and budgeting.
• Two years of contract negotiation or trade event execution.
• Two years of high-level hospitality experience.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience using CRM systems.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate events from concept through completion.
• Manage event schedules, logistics, and organizational details to deliver successful experiences.
• Support objectives by creating events that boost client retention, increase sales opportunities, and expand brand awareness.
• Collaborate closely with fellow event planning team members and internal stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Deliver high‑quality events that showcase Yardi solutions and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

CRM systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Cvent

Asana

Confluence

Jira

Job description

About The Role

The Event Planner plays a key role in delivering impactful conferences, trade shows, and corporate events that strengthen client relationships and support business growth. This position oversees every stage of event execution, from venue selection and contract negotiations to registration management, attendee experiences, on-site logistics, and post-event reporting. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, the Event Planner helps bring marketing strategies to life through engaging events that showcase Yardi’s solutions and brand.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized project manager who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys balancing multiple priorities. They will manage event budgets, coordinate vendors and event services, support sales and marketing initiatives, oversee classroom and conference programming, ensure compliance with event requirements, and analyze event performance to drive continuous improvement. This role also serves as a steward of Yardi's event resources, merchandise inventory, and attendee engagement tools to help create exceptional event experiences from start to finish.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate events, trade shows, and other industry events from concept through completion.
• Manage event schedules, logistics, and organizational details to deliver successful and memorable experiences.
• Support business objectives by creating events that enhance client retention, increase sales opportunities, and expand brand and product awareness.
• Collaborate closely with fellow event planning team members and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution.
• Contribute to Yardi’s position as a leader in real estate technology by delivering high‑quality events that engage clients and showcase company solutions.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field
• Four (4) years of experience in event planning including logistics, project management, and budgeting
• Two (2) years of experience in contract negotiation or trade event execution
• Two (2) years of high‑level hospitality experience
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
• Proficiency using CRM systems
• Ability to build strong cross‑functional working relationships
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High degree of professionalism
• Strategic thinking with ability to see the big picture

Ideal to Have:

• Knowledge of Cvent, Asana and Confluence project management tools
• Knowledge of Jira issue tracking software

Real Estate runs on Yardi. About Us:

Yardi pioneers the property tech industry by seamlessly blending 40 years of tradition with forward‑thinking innovation. We’ve created a team of over 10,000 employees in over 40 locations around the globe dedicated to making great real estate software products.

Discover the Yardi Difference:

Yardi is more than just a software company - we are dedicated to creating a positive impact in our communities. Annually, Yardi extends philanthropic support to organizations chosen by our employees. Our team has contributed to over 350 nonprofits globally, demonstrating our commitment to various causes and communities.

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

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Annual Salary Range: $36.92/hr - $41.53/hr

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