Job Description
KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International’s member firms have 103,000 professionals, including 6,700 partners, in 144 countries. We offer our clients industry insights and a multidisciplinary range of services. We are currently seeking an Events and Meetings (E&M) Associate to join us in our Los Angeles office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Support the development and execution of meetings, events, conferences, tradeshows and seminars that support firm and industry objectives. These meetings or events may have a national or market focus
•Support client’s initiatives and contribute with guidance and support to the meeting or event conception and development including goals, objectives, budget and outcomes
•Gain a general understanding of firm culture, industry and business objectives and apply this understanding by building client relationships and working collaboratively to plan and execute meetings and events
•Support the client relationship by handling the logistics involved with the flawless execution of meeting or event details-for small meetings, this execution would be handled independently and for larger meetings, this role would work as part of a team
•Research venues, negotiate contract terms, support content and agenda development, plan menus, and handle tradeshow requests
•Oversee registration and/or housing process associated with meetings and events
•Work independently or as part of a project team following guidelines and processes in accordance with firm and departmental policies, procedures and regulations
•Collaborate with clients and colleagues to create and maintain budgets, displaying fiscal responsibility with the firm spend, and obtain approvals as appropriate
•Support collaborative relationships with internal departments such as Marketing, Communications, Human Resources and Recruiting to effectively meet deadlines established with the execution of a specific meeting or event
•Provide onsite support during execution of meetings, events or tradeshows
•Track and report on metrics involved with meetings or events, and provide timely post-event reporting
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
•Three years of experience in the area of meeting or events or the hospitality industry
•Able to prioritize projects and work with other team members to meet deadlines in a high volume, fast-paced environment
•Strong effective communication skills
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications and knowledge of or commitment to learn Meeting View software system
•Able to travel 10-25 percent of time depending on client assignment
KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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