Events Meeting Planner

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG International's member firms have 123,000 professionals, including more than 7,100 partners, in 145 countries. We offer our clients industry insights and a multidisciplinary range of services. We are currently seeking an Events Meeting Planner to join our in our New York City office. Responsibilities: - Support the development and execution of both national and area meetings, events, conferences, tradeshows and seminars that support firm and industry objectives - Build and maintain client relationships and work collaboratively to plan and execute meetings and events - Oversee registration and/or housing process associated with firm 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 - Provide on-site 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: - Five years of events/meeting planning experience in a large corporate setting - Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university and/or Certified Meeting Professional Certification (CMP) - Ability to multi-task in a heavy volume, high paced environment with outstanding attention to detail and great organizational skills - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Previous experience working with management and staff within a corporate or professional services environment - Ability to travel up to thirty five percent throughout the Northeast area KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 19261 or click the job link below. If you are interested in this, and other opportunities within KPMG, please attend The KPMG World Jobs Fair at http://events.unisfair.com/index.jsp?eid=298&seid=29&code=kpmgjobl . It starts at 9am GMT on Wednesday, September 24and closes at 9am GMT on Friday, September 26. Find out what time this is in your part of the world by clicking going to http://www.timeanddate.com/ KPMG. A great place to build your career. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. © 2008 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. © 2005 KPMG LLP, the U.S. member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Events Meeting Planner Company: KPMG Location: New York Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Administrative/Clerical Reference Code: 19261