Manager, Meeting Planning

Flowserve Corporation is the world's leading provider of pumps, valves, seals and flow control manufacturing solutions and services. We currently have an opportunity for a Manager, Meeting Planning at our corporate headquarters in Irving, TX.

 

This position will provide the management of the planning, execution and evaluation of meetings and events including sales meetings, sales distributor meetings and other meetings as required for the corporation.  This position will report to three division presidents.

 

Key Accountabilities:

 Consult with Division Presidents to determine program goals, objectives and budgetOffer creative options related to meeting design, objectives and contentDevelop parameters, policies and procedures for meetings, and improve existing processes as neededExecute the plan which meets the defined needs and culture of the organization holding the meetingManage the process of negotiating the services required to execute the meetingEstablish, monitor and manage performance expectations for the meeting, the vendors and staffEvaluate the impact of meetings using standardized measurement practices and tools including the development of statistical metricsIntegrate international business protocol and cultural sensitivities into meeting planning activitiesManage budget development tracking and reconciliation of all meeting expensesDrive logistics planning including agenda/program development, site and vendor selection, food and beverage menu selections, air and ground transportation arrangements, registration and housing processes, and electronic media needsHire, train, motivate and lead staff and other team members

 

Qualifications:

 Bachelor's Degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience5-7 years of related experience in the meeting planning industry, 3-5 years supervisory experienceInterpersonal and customer service skills and excellent written and verbal communication skillsOrganization skills, attention to detail, project management and budgeting skillsVendor management skills, including negotiation experienceKnowledge of marketing and event disciplines, including industry standards and best practicesKnowledge of international travel safety, business protocol and other destination specific information as needed by attendeesOrganizational awareness and knowledge of company standards and procedures.  Must embrace a Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) environment

 

Flowserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer