Corporate Events Planner I

Strategic Meetings Management Professional

Facilitates the strategic meetings management process for internal clients through site selection and analysis, supplier negotiations, and contract management of event and travel resources. Serves as a liaison between internal clients/employees and external suppliers to ensure travel and event needs are met in the most cost-effective manner. Supports all levels of the organization up to and including Senior Management. Provides onsite event coordinating logistics as required.

Primary responsibilities include responding to requests for travel and/or event assistance for internal clients, submitting RFPs to event and travel suppliers, finalizing event contracts, tracking and reconciling event and travel spend, and providing onsite event assistance. Supports team leaders with event and travel planning for Executive level meetings and events, participates in industry related events, conducts site visits and inspections of venues, understands and adheres to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, promotes an environment that supports belonging, maintains M&T internal control standards, and completes other related duties as assigned.

Education and experience required: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 years' work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 5 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 years' work experience. Experience working with multiple business lines, experience with pertinent word processing and spreadsheet software, experience managing multiple tasks and prioritizing among assignments, experience working independently and as an effective team player, domestic travel ranging from 10 - 25% of the time, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of standard hotel/venue contract management.

Education and experience preferred: Bachelor's degree in hospitality/travel industry or related field, previous event and meeting planning experience, awareness of Strategic Meetings Management Program processes, awareness of marketing and event technology software, member of industry association, and Project Management experience.

Physical requirements: N/A

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $24.76 - $41.27 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location: Buffalo, New York, United States of America