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Job description: event producer washington, dc or remote | full time
Zonda is redefining the future of housingWe are perfectly placed in the heart of the fast-growing real estate industryWe are making big bets on the future of real-estate, trailblazing a 2030 vision for the industryHere at zonda, you’ll be able to use your passion and curiosity to drive the next generation of real estate analysts, advisors, and technologists.
Zonda is looking for a passionate event producer to evolve and expand our teamZonda looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and createWhen you join our team, you’ll be in a unique position to make a change with every projectYou’ll use your full range of skills to build great experiences and learn about the real estate industry, economics, and dataYou’ll be supported with the necessary tools, and you`ll be working with an awesome and like-minded teamOur teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing.
The event producer will serve as the lead event expert for the zonda brand, tradeshows, custom conferences, and eventsEvents include, but are not limited to: tradeshows with exhibits and special events, 50-750 person brand-focused conferences and events, and virtual brand-focused events and summits.
Key responsibilities and related duties:
Build and maintain positive, solution-focused client relationships
Manage all aspects for client deliverables for events, including:
Handle site evaluation and contract negotiation
Review and monitor venue contracts to avoid penalties
Coordinate all onsite activities, including: food and beverage, entertainment, transportation, etc.
Oversee event registration
Prepare and produce event materials (pamphlets, notebooks, signage, etc,)
Audio-visual planning and execution
Facilitate sponsor and speaker communication
Oversee onsite management of event setup and execution including décor, production, transportation, entertainment, etc.
Provide timely strategic insight on all marketing activity (campaigns, conferences, events, etc.) – sharing information about timelines and budgets
Support the efforts of and work in partnership with senior and executive-level sales leadership to:
Represent the business in high-level meetings to discuss strategy and client presentations
Prepare and present high-level client presentations on calls with publishers and sales staff
Support sales staff with significant marketing materials
Drive and monitor event performance against stated objectives
Prepare accurate budgets and estimates for assigned events
Maintain regular event reports for events leader, including financial and logistical statuses
Rigorously adhere to departmental procedures for executive work, including:
Thoroughly completing event files
Conducting prompt review and resolution of vendor invoices
Accurately coding and processing vendor invoices
Creating details reports for marketing managers and events leader
Qualified candidates should possess the following skills, education, and experience:
3-5 years’ related experience in event production role
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Significant events management experience, including tradeshow booths and for-profit conferences and events
Familiar with populating virtual event platforms and hosting virtual events, cvent virtual attendee hub preferred
Strong budget and financial management and projection skills
Ability to work independently and execute with little oversight
Excellent decision-making skills and sound judgment
Ability to interact confidently with all levels of management
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Must possess a solution-focused, positive attitude
Must be flexible, creative, and detail-oriented
Proven track record of developing industry relationships with clients and peers, vendors, and business partners
Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
Cvent experience preferred
Proficiency using microsoft office suite (word, powerpoint, outlook, excel)
Proficiency using mac software suites preferred
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based, new business environment
Proven ability to perform and succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-driven environment
Travel required
About us: zonda provides data-driven housing market solutions to the homebuilding industryFrom builders to building product manufacturers, mortgage clients, and multifamily executives, we work hand-in-hand with our customers to streamline access to housing data to empower smarter decisionsAs a leading brand in residential construction, our mission is to advance the home building industry, because we believe better homes mean better lives and stronger communities.
Together, we are building the future of housing.
Zonda (formerly hanley wood | meyers research) is proud to be an equal opportunity employerM/f/d/v
