Company Name: Applied Systems
Location: University Park, IL
Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is currently searching for a Meeting and Events Coordinator to join our Event Department. The Event Department is responsible for processing all requests relating to business meetings and events. The Event department handles all sourcing, procurement, and planning for company meetings and with heavy participation in Applied’s annual user conference.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and contribute to the coordination of all aspects of conferences, meetings, and other events (pre-planning, occasional onsite execution, and post-event wrap-up), as assigned by Sr. Director.
- RFP creation, monitoring, reporting, and administration
- Occasionally perform site searches, provide recommendations, and negotiate hotel contracts
- Produce event specifications and manage vendors for all aspects of events (hotel rooming lists, F&B, AV, transportation, etc.)
- Assist in financial management including budget creation, monitoring revenue/expense performance
- Develop and maintain solid relationships with suppliers
- Contribute effective ideas to strategic planning and analysis processes
- Assume planning responsibilities for multiple meetings
- Demonstrated experience in event planning and execution, contract negotiation, logistics and management
- Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
What You’ll Need To Succeed
We’re looking for someone who:
- You have the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks conforming to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
- You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- You demonstrate the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
- You possess strong written and oral communication skills
- You exhibit strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of responsibility, initiative, and professionalism
- You have the ability to adapt to crisis situations, changing procedures, methods or processes coordination, and project management
- You are able to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- You have the ability to travel 10%, both domestic and international, and work overtime as needed to attend events and meetings (may include weekends)
What You’ll Gain
Benefits from Day One
- Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
- Wellness incentives
- 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match
Work-Life Balance
- Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
- Personal/sick time
- Paid holidays
- Flex Time
- Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
- Volunteer time off
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.