EY North America Event Manager - Supervising Associate 

United States, Georgia 

147965921

Your key responsibilities

The Event Manager core purpose of the role is to deliver exceptional experience and adhering to EY policies and TME key goals and objectives. This individual will be responsible to consult with meeting sponsor to understand logistical requirements of the event and develop the most cost-effective and sustainable meeting plans to fulfill the requirements of the meeting sponsor and mitigate risk to the firm. This individual will be able to recommend the appropriate meeting platforms, project management, sourcing, contract negotiations, budget management, registration and all other various meeting logistics. The individual will be responsible for discussion compliance and maintaining clean and accurate data entry for all budget spend.

In addition:

• May be required to manage TME business special projects
• Overtime may be required based on volume of work or scheduling
• Will travel to manage all logistical aspects of the meeting on-site and will required extended hours of work and ability to move quickly to multiple function locations
• Travel required 25%-40%
• Global travel may be expected as part of this role. Domestic travel required
• Informs and makes recommendations to leadership regarding competing priorities and resource management issues
• Utilize and give the Event Managers the tools to enhance the overall stakeholder and event experience
• Responsible for the making sure the team completes Cvent data entry in a timely manner as well as overall accuracy of data for reporting (QC reports) and ensure repository is kept updated for audit purposes
• Complete all EY required LEAD and Success Factor functions
• May be required to plan and execute or project manage events as needed
• Other TME business special projects

Skills and attributes for success

• Using M&ES Guidelines and Procedures, this position will make recommendations to internal clients regarding location and logistics to large meetings
• Timely and accurate data input and document management
• High financial responsibility
• Extensive knowledge of meetings & events operational processes and EY TME policies and objectives
• Ability to drive change, by building strong, trusting relationships with key customers at all levels
• Ability to communicate to, challenge and persuade employees and internal clients at all levels
• Able to work as part of a team, understand the impact of actions on the overall team and work independently
• Ability to understand compliance and Spend Under Management metrics and to plan improvements
• Excellent time management skills; balances multiple priorities by considering priorities, urgency and impact on key relationships and resources
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• A calm demeanor with a passion for event delivery and an ambitious nature
• Moderate decision making and receives periodic supervision from a manager

To qualify for the role you must have

• Degree in a related discipline or a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Event Management
• Certified Meeting Proffesional Certificate
• Strong knowledge of the marketplace and industry trends
• Strong analytical skills, commitment to quality, adaptability, change management, self-motivation and teamwork
• Demonstrates executive prescence, establishes credibility quickly with the ability to communicate, challenge and persuade internal stakeholders at all levels
• Customer service focused
• Knowledge of meeting industry software, including web registration applications, Cvent
• Good MS Office skills, with competncy in the use of Excel and PowerPoint

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.