About the Role:
As a Senior Event Planner at Yardi, you will bring our brand to life through exceptional events, conferences, and industry experiences that drive engagement, strengthen relationships, and elevate our market presence. From negotiating strategic partnerships and securing premier event opportunities to managing complex logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships, you will lead every aspect of event execution with precision and creativity.
Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and industry partners, you will create memorable experiences that generate leads, amplify thought leadership, and deliver measurable business impact. This is an opportunity for a highly organized, strategic professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about transforming ideas into flawless, results-driven events.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the planning and execution of corporate events, trade shows, conferences, and industry programs that enhance Yardi's brand presence, support client retention, and drive business growth.
- Manage all aspects of event delivery from concept to completion, including contract negotiations, budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination, sponsorships, and on-site execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, venues, associations, and key stakeholders to maximize event value, expand market exposure, and create strategic opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event experiences that align with business objectives, showcase Yardi's solutions, and reinforce its position as a leader in real estate technology.
Ensure flawless execution of high-quality, results-driven events by coordinating internal teams, vendors, and contributors, while measuring performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field
- Six plus (6+) years of experience in event planning including logistics, project management, and budgeting
- Four plus (4+) years of experience in contract negotiation or trade event execution
- Four plus (4+) years high level hospitality experience is a plus
- Proficiency with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook
- Proficiency using CRM systems
- Knowledge of RoboHead or similar project management tool
- Knowledge of Jira or similar issue tracking software
- Ability to build strong cross-functional working relationships
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong contract negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Proven time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High degree of professionalism
- Strategic thinker with ability to see the big picture
- National travel required up to 25% for meetings, events, forums, and site inspections
Real Estate runs on Yardi. About Us:
Yardi pioneers the property tech industry by seamlessly blending 40 years of tradition with forward-thinking innovation. We’ve created a team of over 10,000 employees in over 40 locations around the globe dedicated to making great real estate software products.
Discover the Yardi Difference:
Yardi is more than just a software company – we are dedicated to creating a positive impact in our communities. Annually, Yardi extends philanthropic support to organizations chosen by our employees. Our team has contributed to over 350 nonprofits globally, demonstrating our commitment to various causes and communities.
Our award-winning culture, consistently recognized by Glassdoor's prestigious "Best Place to Work", fosters support, collaboration, and growth. We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including 100% paid employee medical premiums, company profit-sharing plan, and flexible work arrangements.
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Annual Salary Range: $40.76 - $45.86
Yardi is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
All submissions for open positions should be received through Yardi’s applicant portal, accessed from Yardi’s corporate website.
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This posting is for an existing vacancy.
