Event Planner

Yardi Systems; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid by employer

Profit-sharing plan

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Yardi Systems, Santa Barbara, seeks an experienced Event Planner to drive conferences, trade shows, and corporate events that showcase Yardi's real estate solutions. You will manage venues, registration, on-site logistics, and post-event reporting to support growth and client relationships.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver engaging events that align with marketing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field.
• Four years of experience in event planning including logistics, project management, and budgeting.
• Two years of experience in contract negotiation or trade event execution.
• Two years of high-level hospitality experience.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• 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 oral and written communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Strategic thinking with ability to see the big picture.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Logistics

Contract negotiation

Hospitality

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

The Event Planner plays a key role in delivering impactfulconferences, trade shows, and corporate events that strengthen clientrelationships and support business growth. This position oversees every stageof 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 EventPlanner helps bring marketing strategies to life through engaging events that showcase Yardi's solutions and brand.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized project managerwho thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing multiplepriorities. They will manage event budgets, coordinate vendors and eventservices, support sales and marketing initiatives, oversee classroom and conference programming, ensure compliance with event requirements, and analyzeevent performance to drive continuous improvement. This role also serves as a steward of Yardi's event resources, merchandise inventory, and attendee engagementtools 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 organizationaldetails to deliver successful and memorable experiences.
• Support business objectives by creating events that enhanceclient retention, increase sales opportunities, and expand brand and productawareness.
• Collaborate closely with fellow event planning team membersand internal stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution.
• Contribute to Yardi’s position as a leader in real estatetechnology by delivering high-quality events that engage clients and showcasecompany solutions.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality,or related field
• Four (4) years of experience in event planning includinglogistics, project management, and budgeting
• Two (2) years of experience in contract negotiation or tradeevent execution
• Two (2) years of high-level hospitality experience
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
• Ability to build strong cross-functional workingrelationships
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• 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 managementtools
• Knowledge of Jira issue tracking software

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 created a 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 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-sharingplan, and flexible work arrangements.

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