Events Director

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Summary: In this role, you will work with a team of event professionals in strategy, planning, operations and communications to provide strategic end-to-end solutions for all Vizient meeting and event needs. You will focus on planning, managing and delivering in person and hybrid / virtual events throughout the country. You will work collaboratively and apply your specialized knowledge and skills to think proactively to provide a holistic customer-centric “experience” for our internal customers and guests attending these events. Responsibilities: Execute the overall strategic vision and objectives of each event including site selection recommendations, hotel contracting and negotiation, coordination with outside vendors, food/beverage management, manage meeting room and guest room inventory, on-site management and event budget management. Work in partnership with the meeting strategists and meeting owners to perform meeting management services for approximately 60 corporate meetings annually. Establish and maintain partnerships with vendors and suppliers and source new opportunities for the enhancement of meetings and conferences. Regularly work with planning committees to coordinate activities and provide support as needed to achieve the meeting objectives as determined by leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing communications, finance and peers on the event planning team to create a cohesive event experience. Qualifications: Relevant degree preferred. 7 or more years of corporate events and meeting management experience required. CMP or CMM designation required. Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, Concur and other event / meeting management applications. Ability to thrive under pressure, work independently and as part of a high-functioning team, prioritize multiple projects and function within a fast-paced and deadline driven environment. Proven budget and contract negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to adapt communication style to intended audiences. Collaborative team player who exhibits personal accountability and can independently manage projects from conception to completion. Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year. #IDS #LI-JB1 Estimated Hiring Range: $77,400.00 - $115,050.00 This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law. Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day. Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance. Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good. Across our enterprise of companies, we have the scale and depth to deliver exponential impact across the continuum of care: Provista – Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health and senior living Apexus – The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration aptitude – The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Sg2 - Providing a unique blend of analytics, intelligence, consulting and education to enable health system leaders to integrate strategic growth and performance across the continuum of care. Click here for Vizient Careers Home Page.

Salary : $77,400 - $115,050