What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Corp Event & Activation position at Lowes?
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Your Impact
Responsible for the planning and execution of corporate meetings and events for both internal and external audiences.
What you will do
- Lead planning and execution of corporate events that align internal and external audiences with company priorities
- Support event strategy development to include meeting purpose, objectives and delivery tactics
- Responsible for pre and post event surveys and other measurement tactics to ensure effectiveness
- Oversee attendee management and registration to include event communications, travel arrangements and attendee preparation
- Manage vendor RFPs, negotiations and contracting for venues and services
- Responsible for large-scale event production to include virtual platforms and on-site execution
- Build complex logistics plans to ensure successful attendee experience
- Manage over 15 million dollars in event budgets. Accurately forecast and ensure resources are well allocated and deliver program objectives
- Oversee the relationship and performance of large agency and vendor teams that support the planning and delivery of programs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Event Planning, Communications, or related field
- 5 years’ experience in event planning and logistics. Additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree
- 3 years’ experience in project, time, and budget management
- Ability to work long hours on event sites (i.e. Convention floors, ballrooms, etc.)
- Knowledge of financial analysis, business planning, marketing planning and execution within big-box format
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Event Planning, Communications, Public Relations or related field
- Experience corporate or retail environment
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.
