Manager of Meetings and Events Job at MatchPRO Placement, Houston, TX

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  • MatchPRO Placement
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Northwest Harris County firm which offers full-service management to various trade association clients is

seeking a Manager of Events. This includes scheduling, planning and producing events and meetings, represents employers in labor relations with various local building trades unions, and acts as an advocate on behalf of clients as relates to public and government relations. College is a plus. Hospitality/Events experience a plus.

The Director for Meetings and Events Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and implement all aspects of membership meetings, special events, and conferences throughout their entire life cycle

• Negotiates and contracts with various venues, vendors, and services as they relate to our client events

• Organizes all event details both internal and external and communicates to all stakeholders

• Delivers outstanding customer service, both external and internal

• Provides onsite support for meetings and events

• Participate in the strategic planning process for all meetings and events to ensure continual improvement and quality customer service

• Manages multiple projects at once and delivers each in a timely and organized manner

• Other duties as necessary to contribute to the overall success of the client Association and RAM, LLC

The position will regularly communicate with business CEO’s and key staff, and with labor leaders. Essential skills for the qualified candidate will include -

• 3+ years’ experience in the meeting planning industry – Hospitality background a plus, and previous experience with an Association or membership organization a plus.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Comfortable working independently, and in a team environment.

• Positive, helpful, team player attitude.

• Experience with contract negotiations with hotels and vendors.

• Strong proof-reading, oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated customer service, organizational and hospitality skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to drive projects from inception to completion.

• Ability to travel within the State of Texas (approximately 10%, plus some evenings).

• Familiarity with various social media platforms

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Afternoon shift,

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