Event Advisor (12 month contract)

Job description

The Marketing group is looking for an event Advisor (temporary) for its Montreal office.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Events, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and providing logistical support for events and other sponsorship activities. This opportunity offers exciting and varied challenges in a professional environment focused on client service excellence.

What you wil do:

• Coordinate various firm events (planning, needs assessment, invitations, managing different participants, etc.). Do a post-mortem after each event.

• Take part developing strategic plans for events.

• Draft promotional material and coordinate the production of all posters, programs, leaflets, invitations, thank-you letters, visibility plans, etc.

• Coordinate complementary services and activities, as required (accommodation and transportation of participants, signage, booths, audiovisual equipment, document printing, entertainment, etc.)

• Prepare schedules, follow-up as required and see to all logistical details in order to put on successful events.

• Negotiate fees with suppliers to ensure ongoing cost effectiveness.

• Design and implement a reward and recognition program for partners and suppliers.

• Assist the Marketing & Communications team in implementing strategic plans and in creating marketing collateral.

What you bring to the role:

• 3-5 years' experience in event management.

• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French are required.

• Excellent judgment and proven ability to manage priorities.

• Availability and flexible schedules (variable working hours).

• Logistics and project management experience.

The key to your success:

• Team spirit, initiative, energy, creativity, logical thinking.

• Planning and negotiating skills and client focus mindset.

• Versatility, sense of initiative and ability to meet deadlines.

• Attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Superior organizational skills, the ability to manage several projects at once and to adapt to change and an energetic yet disciplined profile.

KPMG Montreal offers many advantages:

• Competitive salary

• Three weeks of annual vacation

• Five days of personal time for personal/family emergencies

• Pension plan

• Comprehensive group benefit plan

• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

Location Montréal, QC ,Our Values, The KPMG Way
We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. KPMG encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process , please contact the HR Shared Service Centre by email atcafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca or by phone at 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778 (Option 1). KPMG will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
Category Marketing Service Line Marketing & Communications ,Industry Not Applicable