National Events Marketing Specialist Job at CohnReznick in Schiller Park

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12304516 As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation\'s top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a National Events MarketingSpecialist to join the Firm\'s Marketing team. YOUR TEAM. Reporting to the Event Marketing Lead, the Events Marketing Specialist implements events and helps oversee event marketing programs that drive awareness and lead generation in support of the firm marketing plan. Charged with creating experiences and bringing visions to life, the successful Specialist will be adept at juggling many tasks. As a member of the Operations Marketing Team, the successful Specialist will be well versed in project coordination/management, have experience contributing to and managing marketing events, and have the ability to build strong working relationships with practice professionals, business development, and marketing teams to maximize visibility, engagement and lead generation from existing clients and targeted accounts. The best candidate can manage daily details while using big-picture thinking to ensure truly unique experiences. WHY COHNREZNICK? Work-Life Blend: Our team members accrue up to 30 days of PTO depending on their level & take advantage of 17 paid holidays including two weeks off a year when all CR Team members take time off together (July 4th week and Thanksgiving week). Parental Leave: Our expanded leave is up to 8 weeks following the birth or placement of a child. Flexibility: Our team members have options of being fully virtual, hybrid or in the office based on theirs and the business All full time or part time CR team members are offered a home office stipend upon onboarding to help them get setup at home. Diversity & Inclusion: Whether it\'s through participation in our Employee Resource Groups such as CR BLAC, CR PRIDE, CR Women, VMACR, CR GREEN, RAZACR, AAPICR, CR CARES, our team members give back to the communities they live and work in. Total Rewards: We offer a competitive annual compensation, annual discretionary performance bonus, referral & client bonuses, spot bonus opportunities, 401k match with profit sharing contributions and incentive and support towards achieving the CPA licensure. Learning & Development: Our team members have access to learning opportunities focusing on technical, leadership, and success skills that support their growth and career advancement, not to mention the necessary resources to meet their compliance needs. Wellness resources: Our virtual care programs such as Headspace, Spring Health, Prevention Cloud, and Peerfit help support our team members\' mental and physical well-being. Performance Coach: Each CR Team member is aligned to a Performance Coach who will support them in establishing their goals and provide guidance and support along their career path of choice. The CR Friend: Your CR Friend will serve as a familiar face when you first join the firm and is someone you can always reach out to. YOUR ROLE. Function as primary client liaison and assigned to firm event programs. Manage corporate meetings and events through the implementation of strategy, delivery of objectives and execution of logistics, while effectively working with internal/external clients. Responsible for coordination of program planning with Portfolio Marketing team and internal CohnReznick teams from post-contract execution to final billing. Works closely with Marketing team to understand and meet program objectives/outcomes. Perfo m other duties as assigned by Event and Marketing leadership. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Coordinate all event program details with Marketing team and produce a program summary and agenda that outlines all program specifics and requirements. Able to assist with any level of event including those of a complex nature, large volume, high level of confidentiality, international scope, etc. Manage all vendor contracts prior to finalization, ensuring both program specific and generic terms and conditions are accurate and legally protective, including attrition dates, cancellation policies, etc. Monitor attrition dates, cancellation policies and ensure contracted services are executed. Manage to an overall program budget set by Event Leader, review and audit all program related billing for accuracy. Track and report expenses to teams and communicate changes on a consistent basis. Work with Event Leader to forecast overall program financials to ensure monthly tracking for actual spend. May require travel to destinations in support of client site inspections and/or event program operations. May be requested to manage communications with Partners, C-Level special projects, and oversee VIP logistics/Incentives. 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