Meeting Planner

Meeting Planner

Fernley & Fernley is an association management company that has been in operation since 1886. As America’s First Association Management Firm, Fernley prides itself on its unparalleled reputation for honesty, integrity, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. Fernley & Fernley motivates and encourages its employees to be open to new ideas, retain strong family values, and to perpetuate a rewarding and fun work environment. Located in Center City, Philadelphia, our office is easily accessible to the Philadelphia suburbs, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Visit our website at www.fernley.com

We are currently seeking individuals to serve as Meeting Planners for our healthcare and trade divisions. The position is a member of our Meetings and Events Department and reports to the department manager. The Meeting Planner is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all meetings and trade shows. Duties include:
research meeting sites;
working with clients to define meeting objectives and marketing strategies;
create and manage meeting budgets and timelines;
negotiate hotel contracts;
identify and contact outside resources vendors for audio/visual, production, drayage, decoration and transportation services;
preparing hotel resume and event orders to include room set-ups, staging, and food and beverage.

Trade show planners will be required to sell and manage both exhibits and sponsorships. Healthcare planers will be required to manage abstract processing and scientific educational sessions.

Individuals must be available to manage multi-venue meetings, including convention centers; travel on-site to manage meeting logistics; set assignments; supervise meeting support staff as appropriate and conduct post-meeting reviews. Must be an enthusiastic and dedicated, professional with a strong work ethic and high standard of excellence.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates will have a minimum of three years of meeting planning experience, a degree in Hospitality Management or related field; competency in contract negotiations and meeting budget preparation; effective presentation, organizational, and communication skills; and the ability to effectively use all Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint. Certification in meeting planning a plus, but not required

Fernley & Fernley offers a modern working environment with a culture that supports flexibility to maintain an appropriate work/life balance along with a competitive salary and benefits package. Please fax or e-mail resume with salary requirements to Alicia Rothamel at 215-963-9784 or [Click here for email].

No phone calls please.