Bandwidth Recruitment is hiring : Corporate Event Planner Raleigh, NC in Raleigh

Bandwidth , a prior “Best of EC” award winner, is a global software company that helps enterprises deliver exceptional experiences through voice, messaging, and emergency services. Reaching 65+ countries and over 90 percent of the global economy, we're the only provider offering an owned communications cloud that delivers advanced automation, AI integrations, global reach, and premium human support.Bandwidth is trusted for mission-critical communications by the Global 2000, hyperscalers, and SaaS builders!

At Bandwidth, your music matters when you are part of the BAND. We celebrate differences and encourage BANDmates to be their authentic selves. #jointheband

What We Are Looking For :

The Corporate Event Planner will work alongside the Senior Manager, Events and Experiences, completing the coordination, execution, and success of all internal Bandwidth events, including but not limited to departmental meetings, company-wide events, and customer-facing events. This position allows the leaders and managers at Bandwidth to focus on their revenue-based missions and event content while the Corporate Event Planner creates, analyzes, and manages the logistics and budget of said events. This position will be responsible for recognizing areas for improvement, evaluating and implementing solutions within the team. This position entails industry networking / research, venue visits, catering, and on-site execution of events from start to finish.

• This role works 100% in office out of our Raleigh HQ

What You'll Do :

Create and own internal Bandwidth events, to include both in and out of office, company-wide and departmental programs

Initiate and drive creative event concepts to best energize and optimize Bandwidth team and company-wide meetings / events

Project manage corporate events from start to finish and reconcile invoices in an accurate and timely manner

Collaborate with executives, managers, and other Bandwidth team members to plan and execute successful events, and solicit feedback post-event to continually improve the company’s event success

Plan catering for meetings and events as needed

Research and implement opportunities to improve and enhance internal meetings and events

Establish relationships with vendors, including attending networking functions, and assist with maintaining a database of vendors for all event needs

Negotiate and review vendor, venue, and hotel contracts

Maintain seasonal and holiday decor across Bandmate Way and common areas

Be an asset to the Recruiting and Marketing departments as needed and as time allows

What You Need :

Education :

Bachelor's degree

Experience :

5-10 years of professional conference, meeting, and / or event planning experience

Knowledge :

Development and execution for a variety of different sized events

Budgeting, forecasting and accruing operational costs for events

Skills :

Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to mentor

Innovative and resourceful; actively seeks new opportunities to enhance meetings and events

Strong attention to detail

Proactive approach to project management

Ability to work flexible hours occasionally as needed

Adaptable to changing circumstances on short notice

Bonus Points :

The Whole Person Promise :

At Bandwidth, we’re pretty proud of our corporate culture, which is rooted in our “Whole Person Promise.” We promise all employees that they can have meaningful work AND a full life, and we provide a work environment geared toward enriching your body, mind, and spirit. How do we do that? Well…

100% company-paid Medical, Vision, & Dental coverage for you and your family with low deductibles and low out-of-pocket expenses.

All new hires receive four weeks of PTO.

PTO Embargo. When you take time off (of any kind!) you’re embargoed from working. Bandmates and managers are not allowed to interrupt your PTO – not even with email.

Additional PTO can be earned throughout the year through volunteer hours and Bandwidth challenges.

“Mahalo moments” program grants additional time off for life’s most important moments like graduations, buying a first home, getting married, wedding anniversaries (every five years), and the birth of a grandchild.

90-Minute Workout Lunches and unlimited meetings with our very own nutritionist.

Are you excited about the position and its responsibilities, but not sure if you’re 100% qualified? Do you feel you can work to help us crush the mission? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, we encourage you to apply! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to be a part of the BAND.

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