Events Planner

As a Events Planner - RTP, NC, you create chemistry by...

• Planning and project-managing large, high-visibility tradeshows, customer events, internal conferences, and media events to create an exceptional experience that aligns with business and stakeholder expectations.
• Overseeing logistics for events, including event space, contracts, agenda planning, AV requirements, meeting room setups, equipment and labor, menu selection, speaker coordination, sponsorship management, decor, signage, collateral, graphics, transportation, and event reconciliation and reporting.
• Ensuring clear communication with stakeholders throughout the planning and execution phases to guarantee alignment and satisfaction.
• Developing and managing relationships with vendors to secure necessary services and products for successful event execution, ensuring quality and adherence to budget constraints.
• Traveling to and managing all aspects of events on-site, ensuring smooth execution of logistics and that the event meets established goals and objectives.
• Identifying industry trends and best practices to improve event efficiency, cost savings, and execution, while assisting team members with events as needed.

If you...

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or events or meeting planner certification, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Five plus years of event management experience, preferably within a corporate, large venue, or event management capacity.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with a proven record of success in planning, managing, and executing multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels, with the ability to succinctly convey updates and project plans.
• Experience managing mid- to large-size budgets, with advanced knowledge of contractual language pertaining to meetings and events, and significant experience negotiating with vendors.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Adaptability to situations and ever-changing demands, with a high level of organization to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with event registration systems and event mobile app platforms.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!