Planner, Specialist Events Royal

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The Royal Caribbean Group’s Royal Caribbean International brand has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Special Events Planner on the Creative Services Sales Team reporting to the Manager, Special Events.

This position will work on-site in Miami, Florida

Position Summary:

In this position, you would work in conjunction with the Special Events Manager to ideate, plan, and execute all assigned Royal Caribbean International special events and sales functions. This can include but is not limited to inaugural events, sales meetings, shipyard trips, Advisory Board Meetings, internal and external recognition events, Charity Fund Raising Functions and corporate and incentive meeting planning. You would also coordinate with Senior Management, shipboard personnel and land-based personnel as well as travel partners for all events and activities from creative stage to final execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the project management and execution of events for Royal Caribbean International.
• Plan and develop programs agendas, source venues and other event specifics, manage budgets accurately and other services according to the event requirements, i.e. accommodation, transfers, catering, Audio Visual, signage, displays.
• Oversee planning of accommodations, transfers, catering, audio/visual, signage, displays, and more. Maintain records of all event aspects including financial details. Accurate budget management is essential.
• Exercise creativity and decisiveness when planning special events.
• Maintain ongoing communication and updates to the client/event owner.
• Negotiate contracts with hotels, caterers, convention centers, etc.
• Maintain records of all event aspects including financial details to ensure budget is not exceeded.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Special Events experience 2 years minimum preferred
• Certified Event Planner certification and/or bachelor’s degree
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Microsoft Office skills- PowerPoint a must
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Knowledge of adult learning principles
• Knowledge of computers and aptitude for learning new technologies
• Ability to travel (Domestically and Internationally) and work extended hours beyond regular business hours including weekends and holidays
• Demonstrated capability to recognize and address projects with a sense of urgency, ability to meet deadlines, and work with competing priorities
• Ability to work effectively and independently and manage multiple tasks at a time. Requires top-level organizational skills
• Need to adapt easily to unique requests and remain flexible when coordinating and participating in innovative, out-of-the box experiences, if/when they arise
• Must be willing to use personal vehicle for driving to and from events, transporting event materials and supplies
• Handling of materials up to 40 lbs. is required on a somewhat frequent basis
• Able to work well under pressure, maintain enthusiasm, and high energy while meeting deadlines
• Ability to speak and present to individuals, groups, senior leaders, internal and external audiences
• Ability to establish working relationships with internal and external business partners

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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