Organization: Corporate Functions/Workplace
Location: Chicago, IL
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Job Description: The Workplace Meeting and Event Experience Representative is a hospitality-focused role responsible for planning and executing innovative and memorable meetings and events at Accenture’s Chicago Corporate Office. The role coordinates event delivery and post-event facilitation, technology-related support, compliance, and reporting. The role operates as part of the broader Chicago Workplace Solutions team.
Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate services for events, such as space reservations, setup, facilities, communicating catering and AV needs, wayfinding, special needs/assistance requirements, printing and security

Coordinate the provisioning of meeting planning services/support, manage budgets, invoice reconciliation and payments

Support execution of delivery in line with the overall hospitality strategy

Assist with general reservations and space management support for the office

Use technology to manage the planning processes for meetings, including meeting registrations, approvals, budget and actual spend, calendars, meeting logistics, attendee registrations etc

Ensure support for assigned events and completion of procurement processes such as deposits, purchase orders, billing and final reconciliation

Establish relationships with internal (cross-functional) groups to ensure consistent delivery of service and resolve all escalations related to events appropriately

Manage relationships and contracts with service providers to deliver value-added services and competitive costs

Identify and screen potential new suppliers and services and manage the process cost effectively

Keep knowledge base updated on supplier and sourcing trends and apply new approaches as appropriate

Monitor and manage compliance with existing policy and recommend changes to align with changing business needs

Provides support to communicate policy to Accenture personnel and external suppliersBasic Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of meeting and event planning experiencePreferred Qualifications/Skills:

Passionate about hospitality and customer service

Intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook

Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (word/excel/PowerPoint)

Comfortable with technology and social media (advanced skills a plus)Professional Skills:

Critical thinking skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to take ownership and make decisions independent of customer involvement (proactive)

Proven ability to work independently and as a team member

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Strong organizational, multi—tasking and time management skills

Highly responsive, flexible, and adaptable

High level of professionalism

Business partner attitude and approach

Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian

Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilianCompensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.
The application window for this job will remain open until at least 06/26/2024. However, if this date has passed, please note we are still accepting applications.
Information on benefits is here.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $46,300 to $102,600
Colorado $46,300 to $88,700
District of Columbia $49,300 to $94,400
New York $42,900 to $102,600
Maryland $42,900 to $82,100
Washington $49,300 to $94,400
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