What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meetings and Events Manager - NYC position at EY?
Location: Anywhere in Country
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
This position is responsible to support the SMM (Strategic Meetings Management) program through the coordination and execution of large-scale internal and client events. The Event Manager will work with meeting sponsors to understand the business needs and provide value-based solutions. The individual will contribute to Meeting & Events (M&E) overall objectives to deliver brand value, quantitative value and compliance through data integrity.
Your Key Responsibilities
The Event Manager core purpose of the role is to deliver exceptional experience and adhering to EY policies and M&E key goals and objectives. This individual will be responsible to consult with meeting sponsor to understand logistical requirements of the event and develop the most cost-effective and sustainable meeting plans to fulfill the requirements of the meeting sponsor and mitigate risk to the firm. This individual will be able to recommend the appropriate meeting platforms, project management, sourcing, contract negotiations, budget management, registration and all other various meeting logistics. The individual will be responsible for discussion compliance and maintaining clean and accurate data entry for all budget spend.
In addition to the skills and attributions required, we are looking for a candidate who is looking to be a part of a high performing team, embracing an inclusive and diverse working environment. This person will also focus on personal development and taking an active approach to learn about the business and applying the knowledge. The fast past environment will require to find the right balance between personal and professional commitments and understand the benefit of personal well-being.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $66,700 to $124,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $80,000 to $141,700. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity
This position is responsible to support the SMM (Strategic Meetings Management) program through the coordination and execution of large-scale internal and client events. The Event Manager will work with meeting sponsors to understand the business needs and provide value-based solutions. The individual will contribute to Meeting & Events (M&E) overall objectives to deliver brand value, quantitative value and compliance through data integrity.
Your Key Responsibilities
The Event Manager core purpose of the role is to deliver exceptional experience and adhering to EY policies and M&E key goals and objectives. This individual will be responsible to consult with meeting sponsor to understand logistical requirements of the event and develop the most cost-effective and sustainable meeting plans to fulfill the requirements of the meeting sponsor and mitigate risk to the firm. This individual will be able to recommend the appropriate meeting platforms, project management, sourcing, contract negotiations, budget management, registration and all other various meeting logistics. The individual will be responsible for discussion compliance and maintaining clean and accurate data entry for all budget spend.
- Will travel to manage all logistical aspects of the meeting on-site and will require extended hours of work and ability to move quickly to multiple function locations
- Travel required 25%-40%
- Overtime may be required based on volume of work or scheduling
- Informs and makes recommendations to leadership regarding competing priorities and resource management issues
- Utilize Event Manager tools to enhance the overall stakeholder and event experience
- Responsible for the completing Cvent data entry in a timely manner as well as overall accuracy of data for reporting (QC reports) and ensure repository is kept updated for audit purposes
- Complete all EY required LEAD and Success Factor functions
- May be required to manage M&E special business projects
- Using M&E Guidelines and Procedures, this position will make recommendations to internal clients regarding location and logistics to large meetings
- Timely and accurate data input and document management
- High financial responsibility
- Extensive knowledge of meetings & events operational processes and EY TME policies and objectives
- Ability to drive change by building strong, trusting relationships with key customers at all levels
- Ability to communicate to, challenge and persuade employees and internal clients at all levels
- Able to work as part of a team, understand the impact of actions on the overall team and work independently
- Ability to understand compliance and Spend Under Management metrics and to plan improvements
- Excellent time management skills; balances multiple priorities by considering priorities, urgency and impact on key relationships and resources
- Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
- A calm demeanor with a passion for event delivery and an ambitious nature
- Moderate decision making and receives periodic supervision from a manager
- Degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience
- 5 years of experience in Event Management
- Strong knowledge of the marketplace and industry trends
- Strong analytical skills, commitment to quality, adaptability, change management, self-motivation and teamwork
- Demonstrates executive presence, establishes credibility quickly with the ability to communicate, challenge and persuade internal stakeholders at all levels
- Customer service focused
- Knowledge of meeting industry software, including web registration applications, Cvent
- Good MS Office skills, with competency in the use of Excel and PowerPoint
- Certified Meeting Professional Certificate
In addition to the skills and attributions required, we are looking for a candidate who is looking to be a part of a high performing team, embracing an inclusive and diverse working environment. This person will also focus on personal development and taking an active approach to learn about the business and applying the knowledge. The fast past environment will require to find the right balance between personal and professional commitments and understand the benefit of personal well-being.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $66,700 to $124,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $80,000 to $141,700. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Salary : $66,700 - $124,700
