What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mgr-Lowe's Foundation Events position at Lowe's?
Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to support the fundraising strategy for the Lowe's Foundation by developing events and events-related program strategy to obtain the Foundation's annual fundraising goals and deliver key events and activations to fulfill sponsorship commitments, maximize fundraising opportunity and build the Foundations reputation. The Manager supports the planning and execution of the Lowe's Foundation's key fundraising events to include but not limited to four large-scale programs consisting of community builds, golf tournaments, fundraising dinners and various networking opportunities.
What you will do
Helps build the annual event strategy to achieve Lowe’s Foundation’s fundraising goals
Designs experiences that provide meaningful relationship building for vendors and Lowe’s business partners
Manages event budgets. Accurately forecasts to ensure program expenses remain at target and ensure resources are well allocated and deliver program objectives
Leads large cross functional teams of internal, agency, vendors and community partners through the planning and delivery of events and large-scale community projects
Oversees attendee management and registration to include event communications, auction sites and attendee preparation
Manages vendor RFP’s, negotiations and contracting for venues and services
Builds complex logistics plans to ensure successful attendee experience
Responsible for pre and post event surveys and other measurement tactics to ensure effectiveness
Responsible for large-scale event production to include virtual platforms and on-site execution
Oversees the relationship and performance of large agency and vendor teams that support the planning and delivery of programs
Ensures all contracts and statements of work are completed for every event to mitigate risk and maintain adherence to Lowe's compliance and risk standards
Works across all aspects of event planning and execution and across myriad of internal stakeholders and executive leadership, demonstrating command of situation even in most challenging of operating environments
Individual Contributor
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree Marketing, Business Administration, Event Planning, Communications or related field and 5-7 Years 5 Years Experience in event planning and logistics
3-5 Years 5 Years Experience in project, time and budget management
1-2 Years 2 Years Knowledge of financial analysis, business planning, marketing planning and execution within a big-box format
1-2 Years 2 Years Corporate or retail environment experience
Preferred Qualifications :
- Master's Degree Event Planning, Communications, Public Relations or related field
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE : LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
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