Senior Event Planner

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

The Motorola Solutions Customer Experiences and Events team is responsible for ideation, plan development and activation of proprietary and one-of-a-kind internal and external events within North America. The team consists of event and trade show marketing professionals who regularly collaborate across various functional teams (marketing, product groups, sales professionals, leadership and more) helping to bring strategy to life. This team is part of the Marketing organization.

Job Description

Motorola Solutions is looking for an energetic, experienced and organized Senior Event Planner to work with the events and wider marketing teams to develop and deliver events and experiences to support strategic sales objectives and brand presence and exposure across the industries we serve.

This position is responsible for project managing events and programs of all types and varying sizes, including presence at exhibitions and trade shows, hosted conferences (e.g. sales kick-offs, partner conferences and roadshows), as well as networking and hospitality events to support Motorola Solutions’ goals and objectives.

The Senior Event Planner is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Full accountability and oversight of event project scope from strategy development, RFP and contracting to planning and onsite execution to post-show budget reconciliation and KPI measurement and reporting
• Develop and implement project plans, event budgets, critical timelines and more
• Negotiate and contract with venues, third party agencies
• Lead collaboration and drive strong relationships with key contributors (vertical marketing, channel marketing, product marketing, marketing communications, leadership and external suppliers)
• Accountable for implementation of appropriate event technology, i.e. Cvent
• Travel onsite to events, oversee all event operations and logistics, ensure sales and customer/partner satisfaction
  
  

Capability & Attributes:

• Exceptional communications skills: Work, interact and be comfortable presenting to various stakeholder groups and organizational levels
• Exceptional time management skills: Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment and manage heavy workloads
• Exceptional project and budget management skills: Accurately and confidently manage all aspects of the event
• Enthusiasm: Bring ideas, enthusiasm and event industry insights, while always maintaining a level of curiosity and desire to learn about our business
  
  

Specific Knowledge/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 7+ years of proven corporate or agency event management experience and/or trade show experience
• Spanish fluency preferred
• Prior budget management and negotiations experience
• Prior customer-facing responsibility
• Ability to lead diverse internal and external groups through ideation sessions, post-conference sessions and overall event planning coordination
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with C-level executives
• Self-starter who quickly and proactively solves challenges with minimum guidance and direction
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience with current event management technology: Cvent, mobile apps, lead capture etc.
• Ability to travel, estimated at 20%, including on weekends, as needed, for onsite event operation
• Ability to meet physical requirements (travel, walking, lifting, long days/hours) while at onsite operation
  

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of event management experience
  
  

Travel Requirements

Under 25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!
  
  

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.