Senior Events Planner
Orgill, Collierville, TN, United States
Orgill is looking for a collaborative, high-energy
Senior Events Planner
to join our professional Event Services team. In this role, you won't work in a silo; you will be a critical part of a collective team responsible for the logistics of the Orgill Dealer Market, Innovation Center and key company events throughout the year.
This is a role for an events professional who excels in a team environment, someone who can own their specific portfolio while ensuring total alignment with team members to create a seamless, unified customer experience.
Duties And Responsibilities Dealer Market – Customer Logistics & Onsite Services
Assist the Director in the planning and execution of customer-facing logistics for Orgill’s annual Dealer Market.
Oversee specific aspects of hotel block management, attendee registration, transportation logistics, and meeting room scheduling.
Partner with internal departments and external vendors to ensure a consistent and high-quality attendee experience.
Contribute to event planning timelines, staffing schedules, and communication strategies for attendees and internal teams.
Support the implementation of innovative event technologies and engagement strategies to enhance attendee experience.
Assist in the collective development of new event formats that align with Orgill’s evolving customer engagement strategy.
Innovation Center & Orgill Event Portfolio Support
Support the scheduling, development, and execution of various events hosted at the Orgill Innovation Center, including customer tours, product showcases, and training events.
Assist in the creation of new event formats and experiences aligned with Orgill’s customer engagement strategy.
Support customer experience management across Orgill’s broader event portfolio, ensuring all touchpoints reflect Orgill’s values and service standards.
Provide planning and logistical support for internal meetings, hosted gatherings, and other special events as needed.
Team Supervision & Vendor Coordination
Support event operations and professionals through end-to-end logistics, including F&B, travel, registration, and comprehensive customer service.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Retail Services, Sales, Technology, senior management and all of MarCom to ensure cohesive event execution.
Serve as a point of contact for cross-departmental event alignment, balancing stakeholder needs.
Ensure coordination and consistency across departments throughout the planning and execution process.
Budgeting & Reporting Support
Contribute to tracking event performance metrics and leveraging post-event analytics to improve future planning.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
Minimum 2-3 years of progressive experience in corporate event planning or trade show logistics.
Proven experience with hotel room block coordination and travel logistics.
Experience in large-scale events and high-touch customer logistics.
Strong leadership potential, excellent communication, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in G‑Suite tools, Microsoft Office, project management platforms (e.g., Asana), event management platforms (e.g., Cvent‑registration, diagramming, etc.)
CMP certification is a plus.
Ability to travel and work extended hours during event periods.
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Senior Events Planner
to join our professional Event Services team. In this role, you won't work in a silo; you will be a critical part of a collective team responsible for the logistics of the Orgill Dealer Market, Innovation Center and key company events throughout the year.
This is a role for an events professional who excels in a team environment, someone who can own their specific portfolio while ensuring total alignment with team members to create a seamless, unified customer experience.
Duties And Responsibilities Dealer Market – Customer Logistics & Onsite Services
Assist the Director in the planning and execution of customer-facing logistics for Orgill’s annual Dealer Market.
Oversee specific aspects of hotel block management, attendee registration, transportation logistics, and meeting room scheduling.
Partner with internal departments and external vendors to ensure a consistent and high-quality attendee experience.
Contribute to event planning timelines, staffing schedules, and communication strategies for attendees and internal teams.
Support the implementation of innovative event technologies and engagement strategies to enhance attendee experience.
Assist in the collective development of new event formats that align with Orgill’s evolving customer engagement strategy.
Innovation Center & Orgill Event Portfolio Support
Support the scheduling, development, and execution of various events hosted at the Orgill Innovation Center, including customer tours, product showcases, and training events.
Assist in the creation of new event formats and experiences aligned with Orgill’s customer engagement strategy.
Support customer experience management across Orgill’s broader event portfolio, ensuring all touchpoints reflect Orgill’s values and service standards.
Provide planning and logistical support for internal meetings, hosted gatherings, and other special events as needed.
Team Supervision & Vendor Coordination
Support event operations and professionals through end-to-end logistics, including F&B, travel, registration, and comprehensive customer service.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Retail Services, Sales, Technology, senior management and all of MarCom to ensure cohesive event execution.
Serve as a point of contact for cross-departmental event alignment, balancing stakeholder needs.
Ensure coordination and consistency across departments throughout the planning and execution process.
Budgeting & Reporting Support
Contribute to tracking event performance metrics and leveraging post-event analytics to improve future planning.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
Minimum 2-3 years of progressive experience in corporate event planning or trade show logistics.
Proven experience with hotel room block coordination and travel logistics.
Experience in large-scale events and high-touch customer logistics.
Strong leadership potential, excellent communication, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in G‑Suite tools, Microsoft Office, project management platforms (e.g., Asana), event management platforms (e.g., Cvent‑registration, diagramming, etc.)
CMP certification is a plus.
Ability to travel and work extended hours during event periods.
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