Job Description

Meetings and Event Service (MES) Meeting Planning



Meetings and Event Services delivers strategic meetings and events management with quality and value to achieve an exceptional client experience. We collaborate with Deloitte professionals to accomplish their objective and deliver quality end to end services including: assessment and approval process, venue sourcing (both externally and at DU: The Leadership Center in India), registration, logistics planning, budget management and reporting. Our commitment is to seek and adopt innovative solutions to improve our services.

Work you will do as a Meeting Planner (CL3 - Analyst/Senior Analyst)



This position is responsible for the planning and execution of the US Firms' regional events with a focus on mid-tier events.

• Deliver exceptional client service with a consultative, solutions-oriented approach
• Data gathering to determine event requirements
• Development and maintenance of forecast
• Enforce all meeting protocols and guidelines (cost saving measures, risk policies, contract, approvals, etc,.)
• Effectively communicate sponsor's objectives and requirements to support venue and vendor sourcing, event registration, and logistical processes; drive the process for the sponsor; final review and approval
• Rooms management to minimize financial impact to the firm in regard to rooms attrition costs
• On-site support as designated by Event Manager to ensure adherence to standards and specifications, venue performance, and successful meeting execution
• Post meeting reporting, charge backs, payment processing and reconciliation.
• Assist with national meetings, as second planner and/or on-site support, as designated by Manager - MES Planning
• Direct report responsibility and accountability for professional development and performance
• Coordinate the catering services by ensuring that budget limitations are adhered to
• Reviews invoices related to meetings and events for accuracy and ensure that they are paid in a timely manner
• Work as a custodian for the F&B meetings, input collected briefing feedback into meetings management tool
• Apply basic knowledge of the job skills, company policies and procedures to complete specialized assignments/tasks in creative and effective ways
• Collaborate with the meeting planners in supporting briefings, events and other large meetings
• Manage co-ordination of set up for AV, meetings rooms, lunch and break areas etc
• + Coordinates internal meetings and special events, working with event owners and contacts.
+ Proactively initiates contact with internal event owners on upcoming/potential events.
• Assists meeting planners with forecasting, sourcing, planning, registration and onsite support etc.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Frequent interaction with restaurants/hotels and industry sales and operation professionals, whenever required, supporting Deloitte's partnerships.
• Frequent interaction and communication with USI Meeting planners, Internal and external clients through event registration and coordination
• Collaborate with other MES Service Lines, CoRe Procurement, Talent, Marketing and Local Office Operations/Hoteling
• Special projects as designated by Meetings and Event Services leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, hotel management, business, or related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge in contracting, organizing and managing all logistical aspects of corporate events
• 2 to 5 years of relevant corporate events experience in a corporate environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with a consultative style
• Project management - ability to understand scope, create timelines and budgets, and deliver on time to budget.
• Solutions & results oriented.
• Ability to work in teams and individually, on multiple projects simultaneously, and under deadlines
• Previous client service experience
• Ability to excel while working independently and virtually
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to travel regionally and work extended hours as required by the event
• Ability to handle high volume workload and fast pace

How you will grow



At Deloitte, we've invested a great deal to create a rich environment in which our professionals can grow. We want all our people to develop in their own way, playing to their own strengths as they hone their leadership skills. And, as a part of our efforts, we provide our professionals with a variety of learning and networking opportunities --including exposure to leaders, sponsors, coaches, and challenging assignments to help accelerate their careers along the way. No two people learn in exactly the same way. So, we provide a range of resources including live classrooms, team-based learning, and eLearning.

Benefits



At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Deloitte's culture



Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them to be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture that is inclusive, invites authenticity, leverages our diversity and where our people excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Learn more about Life at Deloitte.

Corporate citizenship



Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Deloitte's impact on the world.

Other Details



Work timing



9:00 AM to 6:00 PM / 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM





Location



Hyderabad









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Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.
Our people and culture


Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. Learn more about our inclusive culture.
Our purpose


Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and in our communities. We are creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. We are focusing our collective efforts to advance sustainability, equity, and trust that come to life through our core commitments. Learn more about Deloitte's purpose, commitments, and impact.
Professional development


From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
Requisition code: 189565