Meeting and Event Planner

Meeting and Event Planner

This position is hybrid - requiring the person to be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for the development and execution of internal and external meetings and events that support the Land O’Lakes, Inc. enterprise.  This position demands understanding and experience of event planning principles, concepts, practices, and industry standards while working in a high-volume position with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.  This person will be tasked with the management of planning and executing in-person meetings ranging from 50-300 people. The event manager will work in a team environment as part of the Land O’ Lakes enterprise meeting and events team, while working closely with meeting stakeholders and other internal partners across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of assigned meetings and events.
• Manage all event logistics including project plans, creative experience design, budgets, registration, hotel/venue management, transportation, gifting, and all other logistics.
• Develop creative event concepts and agendas aligned with business priorities.
• Build and foster internal and external partner trust by initiating and nurturing strong partnerships.
• Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle.
• Manage DMC and outside vendors, including audio visual, production, entertainment, transportation, gifting and design.
• Stay ahead of the latest experiential innovations and trends in the industry.

Required Experience & Education:

• High school diploma or higher
• 5 or more years of professional meeting and event planning experience, preferably in a corporate setting working directly with meeting clients as the lead planner.
• Experience in vendor sourcing, negotiating, and contracting.
• Technical expertise in audiovisual, catering, transportation, hotel housing and key meeting logistics.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, well-executed events.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm, think clearly, and make sound decisions during rapidly shifting priorities.
• Able to establish relationships at various levels of organization, including senior leadership.
• Ability to travel onsite (up to 20%). Flexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed).
• Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Prior experience with event management registration systems (preferably Cvent) or other web-based registration management systems.
• May require standing for long periods, walking great distances and ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 lbs.

Preferred Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Communications, Marketing, or related field
• Active involvement in industry association(s)

Salary range: $70,800 - $106,200 (in most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges) 

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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