Event Planner

With a reputation built on excellence, innovation, and exceptional service, we empower our clients through high-touch, high-impact experiences powered by proprietary technology and world-class talent. As our U.S. Events footprint continues to grow, we are seeking a dynamic, service-obsessed, and commercially minded professional who leads by example and delivers flawless experiences that consistently exceed expectations.

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead end-to-end event planning for key clients while collaborating closely with operational leaders, Team Leads, and our wider events organization. You will leverage deep market expertise to advance client objectives, cultivate lasting cross-functional partnerships across Reed & Mackay, and maximize commercial revenue generation—all while delivering outstanding return on investment for our partners.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the comprehensive coordination and execution of entire event programs, focusing on operational aspects

• Manage specified client-based events including sourcing, contract negotiation and review, offsite activity coordination, supplier payments, invoicing, and reconciliation

• Lead events from conception through to delivery and financial reconciliation

Collaborate closely with client contacts to comprehend and fulfill program objectives and outcomes

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience planning a variety of events, including meetings, group accommodation, and venue sourcing

• 2+ years of current, relevant meeting and event planning experience, ideally both nationally and internationally

• Positive interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and suppliers

• Self-motivated, fostering a sense of enthusiasm and collaboration across the team

• Strong client-facing, consultative, and presentation skills

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Open-minded, adaptable, and receptive to change in a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail, high customer service standards, and proven negotiation skills

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple resources and concurrent priorities

• Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure in high-stress situations

• Solid business acumen and commercial awareness

• Effective influencing and stakeholder management skills

• Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, modern project management tools, and venue sourcing platforms (especially Cvent)

• Strong multitasking capabilities with an urgency-driven mindset to resolve time-sensitive issues efficiently

• Empathetic approach paired with consistent, polished professionalism

• Proven ability to adapt and thrive within a hyper-growth environment

• Resourceful, independent thinker capable of troubleshooting issues and resolving complex customer inquiries

• Track record of developing and maintaining strategic client, Account Manager, and Account Executive partnerships