Elanco

Senior Associate Meeting Planner (Fixed Duration Employment)

Indianapolis, IN · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

Project ManagementSAPLogisticsProcess ImprovementProcurementCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

About the role

In this role, you will be an expert multitasker with impeccable attention to detail, capable of anticipating risks and needs to ensure every event is flawlessly executed from conception to completion.
Your core responsibilities will include:
Coordinate all logistical aspects of meetings, conferences, training events, executive meetings, sales meetings, customer events, and internal corporate events.

Manage the complete meeting lifecycle from initial intake through post-event evaluation.
Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and communication plans.
Manage multiple meetings simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and service levels are consistently achieved.
Provide consultative guidance that defines and develop meeting strategies to achieve specific goals.
Identify client requirements and expectations for each event. Manage kickoff meetings.
Manage event logistics, including venue sourcing, attendee management, rooming lists, BEOs, transportation, event website registration via Cvent, and offsite activities.
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills.

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in project management with a history of successful events.
Experience supporting global meetings & travel management companies (TMCs).
Experience with meeting payment solutions, purchase orders, procurement, and sourcing.
Familiarity with expense management platforms such as SAP Concur.
Experience managing supplier performance and service-level agreements.

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Control-oriented mindset based on prior operational business roles.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.
Meticulous attention to detail and expert time management skills.
Financial savvy, with the ability to adhere to plan budgets and process invoices.
Ability to adapt strategy to meet unique requirements in a multi-national meeting environment (cultural diversity, currencies, political climates, language barriers, time zones).

At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.
As an Associate Meeting Planner, you will independently provide consultative guidance to internal and external customers to define, develop, execute, and manage meeting strategies.

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