Events Planner

The Events Planner is responsible for managing the flow of special events \/ activities (Institutional, Mice, Marketing and Media) according to client requests and specifications, coordinating with various suppliers and organizations to plan the event and identifying resources that meet quality standards, as per Company guidelines.
- A previous On-board experience as Event Coordinator and or Group Coordinator or a previous experience of minimum 3 years in Hospitality (Events in particular) are additional values;
- Fluent in English (written and oral). Any additional European language is considered an advantage;
- Good Knowledge of MS Office;
- University degree - Tourism field is considered a plus;
- Ability to work with others being a strong reference point in large groups and delegating tasks appropriately;
- Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and attention to detail;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop good relationships;
- Ability to handle pressure and make good decisions quickly;
- Availability to frequently travel for business.
- Teamwork with Corporate Divisions and Local Offices for special projects \/events\/ activities to be organized on-board according to ship’s operations envisaging all scenarios and preventing any issue;
- Be the reference point for MSC Commercial offices worldwide for their daily needs, for inspections and overall programs with regards to commercial activities on board (groups, incentives, charters, ceremonies, private events and all other commercial activities), both at sea and in port with appropriate interaction with ship personnel and departments involved;
- Venue Management
- find the locations for the events, supporting for catering, staffing, A\/V + technical needs and entertainment, arranging contingency plans if needed;
- Plan and organize on-board ceremonies (weddings, vow’s renewal, debutante, etc.), attending site inspections and special events onboard the fleet when requested;
- Deliver good quality events that build business relationships, sales growth, and amplify brand awareness;
- Train and assist all on-board Event Coordinators in order to maintain the highest standard of hospitality.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)
- Right to work in Italy.

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.