Sr Events Specialist - US Based Remote

Anywhere Real Estate; Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Memphis is looking for an experienced Event Planner to lead the planning and execution of virtual and in-person events. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of relevant experience, exceptional problem-solving skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. This role includes managing vendor activities and ensuring compliance with brand standards, while supporting engaging participant experiences. A culture of empowerment and innovation is at the core of the company’s values.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working environments

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in event strategy, learning delivery, or program support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Comfortable traveling as required.
• Curious and proactive in exploring AI tools and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of virtual events including platform setup and speaker support.
• Coordinate vendor management and timeline creation.
• Serve as main point-of-contact for internal and external speakers.
• Monitor participant inquiries before, during, and after events.

Skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office Suite

Stakeholder-facing communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of virtual events (Teams, Zoom), including platform setup, run-of-show development, speaker support, live session monitoring, and post-event asset management.
• Coordinate pre-event activities such as vendor management, timeline creation, and compiling photos/site visit notes for use in summaries, presentations, and future planning.
• Serve as the main point-of-contact for internal and external speakers, handling communications, registration, scheduling, on-site logistics, and promotional materials.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and reconciliation of event expenses.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and accessibility requirements across all event materials.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Learning Events, to align event execution with strategic goals and brand expectations.
• Create personalized participant-facing materials (e.g., tailored agendas, breakout recommendations) using advanced Microsoft Office capabilities.
• Support interactive elements such as breakout sessions, networking activities, and engagement tools.
• Monitor and respond to participant inquiries before, during, and after events.
• Integrate AI tools (Copilot, Loop, Viva) to streamline planning, content creation, and data analysis.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and propose new tools or methods to improve team operations and participant engagement.

Additional Expectations

• Deliver presentations in both virtual and in-person settings, representing the team and communicating event plans, outcomes, or insights to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned that may fall outside the scope of this description, based on evolving team and organizational needs.
• Ability to travel as required to support in-person events, site visits, and team engagements.

Critical Skills for the Position

The ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, maintain composure under pressure, and effectively multitask to ensure smooth operations and success in this role.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experienced in virtual and in-person event production and stakeholder-facing communications.
• Curious and proactive in exploring AI tools and automation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Able to travel and live within proximity to a major airport.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in event strategy, learning delivery, or program support.

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/) (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Coldwell Banker Commercial, Corcoran, ERA, and Sotheby’s International Realty, we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.

At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included. What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value our people-first culture, which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report (https://anywhere.re/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024-Impact-Report.pdf).

We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:

• Great Place to Work
• Forbes World's Best Employers
• Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies
• Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies

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