- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of events, including conferences, seminars, networking events, client meetings, and fundraising initiatives.
- Develop event timelines, budgets, and work plans to ensure successful execution.
- Source and negotiate contracts with event venues, suppliers, and service providers.
- Manage event logistics, such as registration, attendee lists, catering, audiovisual requirements, and transportation.
- Oversee event setup, including branding, signage, and promotional materials.
- Coordinate post-event activities, such as gathering feedback, analyzing metrics, and producing event reports.
- Take ownership of event invitations and communication strategies, including crafting engaging and professional content, managing RSVPs, and maintaining accurate attendee listsTrack event metrics and proactively identify innovative event-related opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, industry professionals, hotels, restaurants and other third-party vendors.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align event strategies and objectives with overall branding and messaging goals.
- Develop and manage event budgets to ensure cost-effective planning
- Monitor expenses, negotiate contracts, and track invoices to maintain accurate financial records.
- Conduct post-event financial reconciliations and provide detailed reporting on expenditures.
- This role will require occasional travel to domestic and international locations to oversee and manage events
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience in event planning, preferably within the financial services or professional services industry.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines without error.
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in event management software, such as Cvent and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by event schedules.
- Ability to maintain professional, polished and with a positive disposition while under pressure.
Vice President, Senior Event Planner - New York, United States - Blue Owl
Description
Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives.
With over $165 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Estate.
Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional and individual investors differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.
Together with over 685 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit
This contract role is in-office.
Job Description
As a Vice President, Senior Event Planner you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of events aimed at fostering connections, promoting our brand, and engaging with various stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
1. Event Planning and Management
Blue Owl is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.