Event Planner III

Company Overview

WHO WE ARE

At Lennox Commercial, the Product Management and Marketing team is a collaborative group of high performers who pave the way to success for our business unit.

Committed to operating with integrity, we are product experts and strategic marketers who develop creative and innovative solutions.

Together, we strengthen Lennox as a Commercial HVAC industry leader, challenging limits and elevating standards to achieve excellence while cultivating a fun and respectful work environment.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

As an Event Planner, you will be pivotal in driving the strategy and execution of Lennox Commercial's events throughout the year. These events include National Sales Meetings of 300+ people, customer business meetings, international incentive trips, national tradeshows, and many more! Working alongside a team of marketing professionals, you will be responsible for managing complex events from conception to completion, demonstrating exceptional organizational and leadership abilities. As an Event Planner, you will oversee large-scale events, coordinate with various stakeholders, and ensure the seamless execution of all event details.

Responsibilities:

• Under general direction, coordinates planning, set-up and management of organization-sponsored events such as meetings, conferences and incentive trips.

• Conferring with vendors, clients, and guest to coordinate all of the materials and details that may impact the conferences and events.

• Responsible for all amenities and accommodations at the event as well as any associated contract negotiations.

• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure event requirements are met.

• Arrange audiovisual equipment, transportation and other event needs.

• Collaborating internally and externally to assess client needs and requirements in order to determine the best logistical course of action.

• Researching, recommending, and critically inspecting event facilities to ensure they meet the needs of the client, align with the objectives of the event, and meet a high standard of quality.

• Collaborate with third-party event management firms to staff and execute incentive trips and business meetings

• Collaborates with sourcing team to contract events and negotiate terms

• Establishes strong working relationships with peer business units to execute

• Lead the annual event strategy process to ensure event plans are aligned with business objectives

• Document processes and execute improvements to improve efficiency and customer experience

• Manage event budget across the marketing and sales teams

• Create processes to measure and improve event ROI

WHAT WE OFFER

Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options. This position is a hybrid role working Monday through Thursday in the office with the option to work on Friday at home.

• Competitive base salary

• Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles

• Mental and financial health programs

• Outstanding 401k with company matching

• Employee stock purchase program

• Community involvement opportunities

• Robust employee assistance program

• And much, much more!

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Requires at least 5 years related experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

• Proven ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously.

• Excellent orientation to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize activities.

The Compensation range for this position is approximately $75k - $85k and will be based on the candidate's qualification, experience, and education.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.

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