Strategic Industry Engagement Lead

HNTB Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in the United States is seeking an experienced events professional to lead industry engagement and client-facing events. You will design and manage high-profile events, coordinate with partners, and ensure brand alignment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in communications or marketing and 8 years of related experience (or 12 years if no degree). You will collaborate with the Industry Engagement Director, develop annual event budgets, and deliver memorable experiences for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or relevant field and 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.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Budget management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or relevant field

In lieu of degree, 12 years of related experience

Job description

HNTB Corporation in the United States is seeking an experienced events professional to lead industry engagement and client-facing events. You will design and manage high-profile events, coordinate with partners, and ensure brand alignment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in communications or marketing and 8 years of related experience (or 12 years if no degree). You will collaborate with the Industry Engagement Director, develop annual event budgets, and deliver memorable experiences for