Events Planner

JOB PURPOSE

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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

•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.

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, competencies, experience)

•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.

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

•Right to work in Italy.