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What This Job Involves
Lead and coordinate high-level special events for Amazon's Meetings & Events program while supervising event team members and vendor partnerships. This role serves as the primary liaison between Amazon Event Organizers and JLL's event support services, ensuring seamless execution of complex events in high-profile venues. You will establish policies, streamline operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly contribute to JLL's mission of creating transformative solutions for our clients in the real estate industry.
What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like
- Supervise and schedule Events team members and coordinate third-party vendor activities
- Lead site visits, planning meetings, and final details meetings with Amazon Event Organizers
- Coordinate and execute high-level special events as requested by Amazon Event Organizer
- Establish and refine policies and procedures for event support operations
- Track team progress through data metrics and create monthly progress reports
- Provide prompt responses to Amazon Event Organizer requests within program guidelines
- Identify opportunities for improving team communication and operational efficiency
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience3 years of event management or relevant hospitality experienceAdvanced competence with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and other software programsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with strong grammar and proofreading abilitiesAbility to work flexible hours including nights, evenings, and weekends as necessaryDemonstrated ability to multitask and set priorities while meeting strict deadlinesExperience interpreting instructions in written, oral, and diagrammatic formatsPreferred Qualifications
Experience with budget compilation and business review metricsBackground in proposal and presentation developmentKnowledge of emergency procedures and safety protocolsExperience working with high-profile clients and senior-level contacts Familiarity with Amazon policies and proceduresPrevious supervisory experience in hospitality or event managementProficiency with additional software programs and database managementOnsite Arlington, VA
JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth :
401(k) plan with matching company contributionsComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision CarePaid parental leave at 100% of salaryPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!