<p>Location Pittston PA Hybrid Event Planner Position at Benco Dental At Benco Dental our company is our family and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you Whats in it for YOU Excellent Compensation Packages Medical Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1 401k Package Effective on Day 1 Paid Time Off Program Profit Sharing FlexibleAt Home Working Options Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs College Tuition Savings Program Caring Family Culture Toward all Associates Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work Opportunities to join resource groups that promote Diversity Equity and Inclusion Family owned for 90 years Position Summary The Event Planner is responsible for the strategy design planning and flawless execution of customer facing events and VIP experiences that directly impact sales engagement and customer satisfaction From coordinating high touch concierge visits to one of our CenterPoint locations to managing enterprise scale national sales events 1000 attendees this role plays a critical part in driving brand affinity sales enablement and competitive advantage Working independently with minimal supervision this role owns the full event lifecycleincluding accommodations food & beverage travel logistics AV itineraries branded materials and vendor managementwhile aligning event outcomes with budget expectations and attendee satisfaction goals The Event Planner collaborates cross functionally with Sales Strategic Markets Marketing and external vendors to deliver events that meet both business objectives and best in class experience standards The Event Planner serves as a team lead within the team helping to train mentor and assist other team members Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including presentation skills and networkingStrong organizational and administrative skillsTime management; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks andor projectsProficient in Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPointPossess a positive attitudeSelf directed flexible detail oriented team playerProblem solver adaptable and agile thinkerClear communicator with active listening skillsAbility to work independently and in a team environmentStrong attention to detailDo These Responsibilities Interest YOU Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards to support the efficient operations of the department and companyEffectively communicates reads writes and speaks EnglishLead planning and execution of assigned events including customer visits regional shows and national sales events Own all logistics venue F&B AV housing transportation and run of showCoordinate high touch CenterPoint experiences for VIP clients ensuring seamless hospitality across hotel transportation dining and custom experiencesManage budgets and make informed decisions to maximize ROI minimize cost overages and ensure all events remain within scope Track expenses and reconcile post event billingDraft negotiate and manage vendor contracts hotels AV venues transportation production Conduct site visits and RFP request for proposal evaluationsPartner with internal teams Sales Strategic Markets Marketing to align on goals develop event materials invitations programs mobile app surveys and ensure brand consistencyManage and build events using Cvent including event registration mobile app configuration attendee communications surveys and reporting Serve as the internal subject matter expert for all Cvent based event technologySupport data capture and insights through post event surveys and KPI dashboards Report on attendee engagement satisfaction scores and budget adherenceMonitor and manage timelines across multiple events Escalate conflicts delays or capacity issues proactivelyContribute to process improvement by building and refining SOPs templates vendor scorecards and planning toolsEnsure all events meet regulatory and risk guidelines including legal and insurance complianceDo YOU Meet These Requirements Bachelors degree in marketing or related field or equivalent education experience4 6 years in Event Planning andor Hospitality Project management experience a plus CVENT experience preferred Certified Meeting Professional designation preferredThis role requires up to 30 travel Evening and weekend availability required Who We Are Its our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward Benco Dental the largest privately owned full service dental distributor in the United States has remained in the family since 1930a family that now includes our more than 40000 customers and over 1500 associates in the 48 contiguous states We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full service distributor an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services including office design equipment repair practice coaching financing and project management wealth management and dental specific technology solutions These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory trained service technicians who begin every task by asking What does the customer want If you enjoy working for a progressive company who is committed to diversity in our workforce who values all customers and associates who also provides the opportunity for growth and development we encourage you to learn more about our Benco family We are looking for driven professionals who want to play a key role in our future success while making a positive impact within our industry Thank you for your interest in Benco Dental We look forward to hearing from you Were proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer At Benco Dental we celebrate our associates differences to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion every day Click here to learn more about how we promote Equal Opportunity and Diversity and Inclusion at Benco</p>