Corporate Event Planner Job at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in Phoenix

Corporate Event Planner – Corporate Event Planner

Job Summary
Organize, execute and manage conferences and events for Cambridge, ensuring alignment with leadership objectives and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of conferences and events, aligning with leadership objectives and brand standards.
• Lead event logistics including budgeting, venue booking, food and beverage arrangements, audiovisual equipment, décor and conference materials.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for attendees and staff.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all event-related communications.
• Consult and negotiate with vendors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain strong relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning and execution, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in budgeting and vendor management.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team effectively.
• Familiarity with marketing and promotional strategies for events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing site visits and contributing to an annual event calendar.
• Research trends and capture innovative ideas for event strategies.
• Familiarity with hybrid or virtual event platforms.
• Analyze event metrics and ROI for continuous improvement.

Location

Phoenix, AZ (Thomas & Central) – Hybrid in-office 3x/week

Travel

20% nationwide travel

Salary Range

$70-78,000/year

Benefits

• Premium benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Vacation/sick time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching program.
• Eleven paid holidays.

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge offers competitive benefits, a work/life balance and opportunities to grow within a mission‑driven organization.