About the job
SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.
The Senior Event Planner will collaborate with business unit leaders, sales, field marketers, and other Marketing team members to identify opportunities, develop and execute projects, support brands, integrate messaging, and manage budgets while measuring effectiveness.
This role covers the APAC and potentially Middle East regions. The position specifically serves the GlobeOp and GIDs Business unit.
Responsibilities include:
- Plan, develop, manage and monitor all aspects of assigned corporate events/ tradeshows, meeting deadlines and budget demands
- Liaise with internal clients to discover requirements and expectations to help ensure client satisfaction.
- Organize, oversee and execute program efforts including conducting research, making recommendations, contract negotiations, promotional strategies, catering, sponsorship coordination, buy tradeshow assets, managing tradeshow asset inventory, transportation, event logistics, communications, follow-up, expense reconciliation and reporting.
- Collaborate with the lead generation team’s efforts to identify, produce, report, and nurture sales leads from events.
- Measure and report effectiveness in order to drive continuous process improvements.
- Provide excellent customer service and communication to both internal clients and external vendors and customers.
- Keep accurate records of all event contracts, budgets, and associated materials.
- Work as a contributor on large enterprise-wide events.
- Comply with SS&C corporate legal, risk, health and financial requirements and expectations.
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience as a professional event planner or coordinator 5+ years’ experience
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, event management or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in maintaining and building enriching business relationships
- Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, follow-up and meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience with the event management software systems
- Flexibility to travel both domestic and internationally, as needed
