Senior Cloud Event Planner - Irvine, United States - Ingram Micro

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**Senior Cloud Event Planner**

Irvine, CA, United States

Job ID: 51838

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**Ingram Micro Cloud** is a startup like business arm of the larger Ingram Micro and were growing absurdly fast. We are the worlds largest cloud platform provider, enabling any business to provide cloud solutions to anyone. We are committed to helping our partners drive new ways of doing business with an infinite ecosystem of cloud solutions, platform technology, enablement programs, and relationships with the biggest players in the cloud industry. Today, we deliver the worlds broadest, fully automated marketplace of cloud services. We have a proven track record of success and expertise in SaaS, IaaS, UCaaS, IoT, and Cybersecurity, and a large footprint in the channel that allows our partners to grow faster than any others. Currently, Ingram Micro is one of the worlds largest technology distributor, with operations in 59 countries and more than 35,000 associates. We continue to strategically expand our global reach with over 40 acquisitions since 2012 and were just getting started.

**This is where you come in**

We are hiring a Senior Event Planner who is self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented. You'll be responsible for the organization and delivery of Ingram Micro Cloud global events. These events include but are not limited to conferences, meetings, trade shows, incentives, board meetings, and product launches. The selected talent will lead a team of internal/external industry professionals with the logistics organization and delivery of Ingram Micro Clouds complex multi-day, multi-element events in amazing places all over the world including Paris, Tokyo, New York City, Singapore, Mexico City, Athens, and London to name a few. Event attendee numbers will range from 10 to 2000+ attendees. This position is accountable for the determined financial plan, results, and reconciliation related to these events; manages client expectations with the team including the Director of Cloud Events and is the single point of contact with the client.

**Cloud Global Events Mission Statement:** Conceptualize and execute high-value global customer event experiences & activations resulting in satisfied customers for both, Ingram Micro Cloud & CloudBlue businesses.

**Responsibilities:**

Function as a team leader, leading the logistics organization, planning and financial reconciliation with Ingram Micro Clouds multi-element conferences such as Cloud Summit, industry events such as Microsoft Inspire and VIP events such as Wimbledon, World Cup, F1 racing and much, much more.

Manage inventory of all promotional/gifting items from activations within the events organization. Closely work with various vendors & Internal team warehouse storage facilities to track, ship, consolidate and provide reporting on a bi-weekly basis.

Manage Cloud Events Team Calendar including Internal and Industry events and maintain future years outlook.

Responsible for well-planned, well organized, well-delivered events

Manage client expectations by fostering a trusting partnership; offer consultation to meet goals and objectives; provide program updates; budget reviews; and transparency in all aspects of program organization.

Responsible for timely reconciliation of event program expenses vs. budgets to clients; strengthen the relationship with clients and offers individual recognition of a well-done event.

Learn and utilize Cloud Events team project management systems, company purchase programs and travel/expense tools to efficiently manage all events.

Provide consultation where needed, assess needs, ensure compliance with Ingram Micro Clouds policies as procedures (gift cards; liability waivers, certificate of insurance, etc.).

Collaborate with fellow Event planners to successfully achieve our teams mission statement.

Coordinate daily and weekly communications with Director of Cloud Events on current activations/events and reconciliation/reporting on completed event programs.

**Qualifications:**

Bachelors degree in hospitality or additional relevant experience in related field

5+ year of experience in one of the following in service/hospitality, meeting/event planning and travel management

Certification as CMP, Certified Meeting Planner is preferred or relevant training

Coursework in the following areas preferred: Communications, Budgeting, Writing, Travel, Hotel & Conventions Services, Trade Shows, and Event Planning

Experience in problem-solving and process improvement

Experience leading various, large group events is mandatory

Professional appearance and positive attitude is a must

Must have excellent negotiations and organization skills

Must have excellent customer service skills, oral and written communication skills

Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple programs and prioritize accordingly

Experience with account reconciliation and holding events budgets

Ability to meet deadlines under pressure, work in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility with work schedule based on events calendar

Ability to travel 20-25% of the time, job will require working non-traditional or extended hours

Experience working closely with a direct sales team and executives

Self-motivated, energetic, and results oriented

**This is not a complete listing of the job duties. Its a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.*

Competitive tech industry salaries

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Matching

Vacation + Sick Days

Work Life Balance

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Bonus Opportunities

Benefits start on day one

Swag from the coolest vendors in Tech

Mentorship & Career Growth Opportunities

*Please be prepared to pass a drug test and* *successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check that includes verification of vaccination status.*

*Ingram Micro requires all new associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, this position requires applicants to submit proof, prior to start date, that the successful applicant is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Ingram Micro will comply with applicable laws regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants will be notified of the requirements of Ingram Micros COVID-19 policy and process for verification of vaccination status prior to the start of employment.*

*Ingram Micro believes there is no place in our society for social injustice, discrimination, or racism. As a company we do not and will not tolerate these actions.*

*Ingram Micro Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.*

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