Strategic Industry Engagement & Events Lead

HNTB Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Raleigh, NC seeks an Industry Engagement professional to manage high-profile events, build relationships with industry organizations, vendors, and client agencies, and deliver sophisticated events that enhance the HNTB brand.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field and 8 years' experience in corporate, nonprofit, or agency event planning; 12 years if no degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or relevant field.
• 8 years of relevant experience; corporate, non-profit, or agency event planning experience.
• In lieu of degree, 12 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures industry engagement portrays the HNTB brand in the best possible light.
• Maintains partnerships with key industry organizations, vendors and host client agencies.
• Collaborates with external partners and client staff to discover value, develop trusted relationships and deliver highly sophisticated events.
• Creates detailed event plans that include venue, timelines, budgets, catering, transportation, accommodations, and other event details to ensure seamless implementation.
• Sources, evaluates, and negotiates with partners on all aspects of creating and carrying out successful events.
• Maintains regular communication with HNTB's Industry Engagement Director and others as appropriate, proactively sharing event information and recommending any improvements needed.
• Supports the Industry Engagement Director and others as appropriate to develop annual budgets for external events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or relevant field

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Raleigh, NC seeks an Industry Engagement professional to manage high-profile events, build relationships with industry organizations, vendors, and client agencies, and deliver sophisticated events that enhance the HNTB brand.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field and 8 years' experience in corporate, nonprofit, or agency event planning; 12 years if no degree.