<p>Job Description</p> <p>The work</p> <p>Join our dynamic international team as a Meetings & Events Planner, where you'll be responsible for planning, producing, and executing various corporate offsite meetings and events across the Gallia region. This role involves managing approximately 600 events annually ranging from 10 to 2,000 attendees, with 35-40 events specifically in the Netherlands.</p> <p>As the single point of contact for the Netherlands (with backup responsibilities for Belgium), you'll manage events autonomously while ensuring flawless execution of all logistical aspects. You'll serve as the key liaison between clients, vendors, and internal functions.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Event Planning & Execution</p> <ul> <li>Plan and execute corporate meetings and events including recruiting events, trainings, group meetings, project meetings, and board meetings </li><li>Research venues and vendors, providing cost comparisons and budget preparation </li><li>Negotiate contracts with hotels, event venues, transportation providers, restaurants, and entertainment suppliers </li><li>Manage room blocks and coordinate comprehensive event logistics </li></ul> <p>Budget & Vendor Management</p> <ul> <li>Obtain and track budget information while working within financial constraints </li><li>Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders </li><li>Manage vendor relationships, deliverables, and invoicing processes </li><li>Ensure quality control and customer satisfaction across all events </li></ul> <p>Client Relations & Support</p> <ul> <li>Serve as primary point of contact for event hosts before, during, and after events </li><li>Guide and educate sponsors and requesters through company policies </li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and records for each event </li><li>Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to provide diverse options to clients </li></ul> <p>Leadership & Guidance</p> <ul> <li>Provide leadership, oversight, and support in event planning activities </li><li>Guide clients in your functional area with independence in decision-making </li><li>Support and mentor junior team members when required </li></ul> <p>With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.</p> <p>Who we are - Accenture Corporate Functions</p> <p>Running a world class, global business of more than 700,000 people requires specialized skills and capabilities. Our Corporate Functions area is the lifeforce of the company and helps Accenture run like clockwork.</p> <p>As an organization, we embrace change and collaborate to help clients accelerate their digital journeys and create lasting, 360-degree value for all stakeholders across their enterprises - as well as our own. Accenture Corporate Functions, spanning across seven functions areas - Human Resources, Finance, Geographic Services, Marketing & Communications, Legal, Information Security and CIO Organization - powers Accenture's ability to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Join the heart and soul of Accenture, partnering with our extraordinary people to bring innovation into every organization.</p> <p>Qualification</p> <p>Here's what you'll need</p> <p>Essential Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification </li><li>Minimum 4 years of experience in corporate meeting or events business environment </li><li>Fluent in Dutch and English </li><li>Strong knowledge of The Netherlands MICE marketplace </li><li>Experience managing events both autonomously and in a support role </li></ul> <p>Technical Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite </li><li>Familiarity with industry trends and technology </li><li>Effective project management and problem resolution capabilities </li></ul> <p>Key Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills </li><li>Strong oral and written communication abilities </li><li>Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage changing priorities </li><li>Rigorous attention to detail and deadline-oriented approach </li><li>Strong negotiation skills and customer focus </li><li>Ability to remain calm and personable under pressure </li><li>Proactive approach to anticipating project needs </li><li>Strong work ethic with commitment to high-quality, error-free deliverables </li></ul> <p>Bonus points if you have</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience as a successful corporate event planner with a highly professional organization </li><li>Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and/or Certified Meeting Manager (CMM) certification </li></ul> <p>What's in it for you?</p> <p>Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:</p> <ul> <li>Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust </li><li>Embrace a sustainable growth mindset </li><li>Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people. </li><li>Lead and transform our clients with technology </li><li>Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues. </li></ul> <p>These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:</p> <ul> <li>Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses, classes and workshops. </li><li>Flexible working hours (4x9) & work location </li><li>'Do Good' volunteering program </li><li>Social activities like Friday Drinks, sport events and parties </li><li>Pension scheme, Accenture shares, annual bonus, collective health insurance scheme </li></ul> <p>What we believe</p> <p>Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.</p> <p>Our position as partner to many of the world's leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.</p> <p>Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process by emailing Annick.van.kerkum@accenture.com. We will be happy to assist you.</p> <p>Locations</p>