Job Classification:
Corporate - Human Resources
At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, youll unlock a motivating and impactful career all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the worlds leading financial services institutions!
The Meeting Planner is primarily accountable for the logistical planning, coordination and onsite delivery of meetings held on premise in the Prudential Newark Campus, and occasionally externally off premise. Meetings and conferences range in scope from small to large programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Partner with clients to strategically plan, develop and successfully execute meetings in line with their goals.
Coordinate AV, venue, catering needs, among other logistics, for each meeting/event.
Review on-site workload daily to ensure all aspects of planning have been addressed.
The current employee work arrangement for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site. Additionally, travel for this role may be up to 15%.
What you can expect:
Providing on-site leadership of meetings.
Collaborating with internal third-party vendors and external sourcing to evaluate and procure resources within budget and negotiate vendor agreements as needed.
Oversight of meeting/conference budgets and reconciliation.
Capacity to manage large volume of deliverables, meeting deadlines and responding to changing priorities.
Demonstrate professionalism, take initiative to find opportunities and solve for challenges.
Flexibility in Meeting Planning role.
Address urgent items swiftly and accurately.
Prepared to work flexible schedules and/or extended hours to meet clients business needs.
What youll need:
Minimum of three (3) years prior meeting planning experience.
Understanding of hospitality industry and client services.
Undergraduate degree or relevant related experience.
Aptitude to multi-task/plan numerous meetings simultaneously while still demonstrating a strong attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate and cultivate strong relationships with key business partners and vendors.
Management and development of all logistical components associated with meetings and conferences.
Work strategically to best use internal meeting space and resources.
Strong organization and time management skills; ability to remain flexible and prioritize effectively.
Judgment and problem-solving skills to resolve unique and/or unanticipated challenges.
Exceptional verbal and written communications, including persuasive communication skills and ability to exercise diplomacy consistently.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.
Exceptional customer service-oriented skills with a polished, professional presentation.
Itd be a plus if you had:
Strong initiative and work ethic; ability to maintain integrity in all situations.
Team player, but able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced ever-changing team environment.
Personal computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
At Prudential, you can:
Take charge of your career. People who have successfully developed their skills in this role have gone on to be promoted within the event planning space.
We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services including 1:1 Career advice, on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.
Were a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who arent afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.
What we offer you:
Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
Retirement plans:
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
Company-funded pension plan
Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
To find out more about our Total Reward package, see our Total Rewards Brochure. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
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