Corporate Events Planner I

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $24.76 - $41.27

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Professional Development

Paid holidays

Job Description

M&T Bank is a leading regional financial services company dedicated to providing exceptional banking experiences to its clients. With a strong presence across the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, M&T Bank offers a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Renowned for its commitment to customer satisfaction, innovation, and community involvement, M&T Bank fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that encourages professional growth and collaboration. The bank emphasizes maintaining rigorous risk and regulatory standards while promoting an environment that supports belonging and reflects its brand values.

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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 or equivalent experience in hospitality, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, or related field
Previous event and meeting planning experience preferred
Awareness of Strategic Meetings Management Program (SMMP) processes
Awareness of marketing and event technology software
Membership in industry associations preferred
Project management experience preferred
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

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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