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M&T Bank

Corporate Events Planner I

Buffalo, NY, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $41.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays

Job Description

M&T Bank is a financially strong and well-established regional bank headquartered in Buffalo, New York. Recognized for providing a wide range of banking services to individuals and businesses, M&T Bank is committed to delivering exceptional customer experience and fostering a corporate culture that values integrity, collaboration, and community involvement. Operating with a rich heritage and a broad footprint, M&T Bank offers a diverse array of financial products including retail banking, commercial banking, wealth management, and investment services. As a leading employer in the region, M&T Bank invests in its employees by promoting personal development, equitable opportunities, and a supportive work... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • Detail-oriented
  • Knowledge of standard hotel/venue contract management

Job Qualifications

  • 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
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Knowledge of standard hotel/venue contract management
  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality/travel industry or related field (i.e. Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, etc.)
  • Previous event and meeting planning experience
  • Awareness of Strategic Meetings Management Program (SMMP) processes
  • Awareness of marketing and event technology software
  • Member of industry association
  • Project Management experience

Job Duties

  • Respond to requests for travel and/or event assistance for internal clients seeking accommodations for group travel and/or lodging of 10 or more people or offsite event space for groups of 20 or more, with the attendee focus on internal Bank employees
  • Submit RFPs (Requests for Proposal) to event and travel suppliers and conduct sourcing negotiations
  • formulate proposals and cost analysis of event and travel options for requested space
  • Finalize event contracts with travel and meeting suppliers, obtaining proper signatures as defined by the Bank
  • Track and reconcile event and travel spend for contracted events
  • process invoices for events and travel related expenses
  • Provide onsite event assistance as required
  • Support team leaders with event and travel planning for Executive level meetings and events including, but not limited to, Board of Directors and Executive Management Committee events
  • Participate in industry related events as required
  • Conduct site visits and inspections of venues as required, ensuring suitability for internal customer needs
  • Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite
  • Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
  • Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand
  • Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable
  • Complete other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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