Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Director - Corporate & Executive Events
Lowe's Companies, Inc., Mooresville, North Carolina, United States, 28115
Your Impact
Lead the development, integration, and management of Lowe’s partnerships and corporate events to build brand awareness, increase sales, and improve organizational alignment. Oversee a team that plans and executes events including Store Manager Meetings, Vendor Forums, Quarterly Board Meetings, executive leadership offsites, and Women’s Leadership Summit.
What You Will Do
Advise and direct C‑suite executives, including CEO, EVP, and Board of Directors, using written and verbal communication to influence decision making.
Lead a team of event planning professionals to execute corporate events that align internal and external audiences with company priorities.
Build event strategy, including meeting purpose, objectives, and delivery tactics.
Develop and manage programs and cross‑functional execution of meetings, leveraging Lowe’s partnerships, media value add, and business‑to‑business relationships.
Manage pre‑ and post‑event surveys and other measurement tactics to ensure effectiveness.
Oversee attendee management and registration, including event communications, travel arrangements, and attendee preparation.
Manage vendor RFPs, negotiations, and contracting for venues and services.
Produce large‑scale event production, including virtual platforms and on‑site execution.
Build complex logistics plans to ensure successful attendee experience.
Manage multi‑million‑dollar event budgets, forecast accurately, and allocate resources to deliver program objectives.
Oversee the relationship and performance of large agency and vendor teams that support the planning and delivery of programs.
Ensure all contracts and statements of work are completed for every event to mitigate risk and maintain adherence to Lowe’s compliance and risk standards.
Work across all aspects of corporate event planning and execution, collaborating with internal stakeholders and executive leadership to demonstrate command in challenging operating environments.
Select and coordinate appropriate venues and services (registration, signage, meeting apps, etc.) for assigned events, working with travel, hotel, and other event vendors.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Event Planning, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
8‑10 years of experience in event planning and logistics.
8‑10 years of experience in project, time, and budget management.
Preferred Skills/Education
Master’s degree in Event Planning, Communications, Public Relations, or related field or equivalent experience.
Experience in a corporate or retail environment.
Benefits Relocation benefits available to those who qualify.
About Lowe’s Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a Fortune® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1 700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300 000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit https://www.lowes.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
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What You Will Do
Advise and direct C‑suite executives, including CEO, EVP, and Board of Directors, using written and verbal communication to influence decision making.
Lead a team of event planning professionals to execute corporate events that align internal and external audiences with company priorities.
Build event strategy, including meeting purpose, objectives, and delivery tactics.
Develop and manage programs and cross‑functional execution of meetings, leveraging Lowe’s partnerships, media value add, and business‑to‑business relationships.
Manage pre‑ and post‑event surveys and other measurement tactics to ensure effectiveness.
Oversee attendee management and registration, including event communications, travel arrangements, and attendee preparation.
Manage vendor RFPs, negotiations, and contracting for venues and services.
Produce large‑scale event production, including virtual platforms and on‑site execution.
Build complex logistics plans to ensure successful attendee experience.
Manage multi‑million‑dollar event budgets, forecast accurately, and allocate resources to deliver program objectives.
Oversee the relationship and performance of large agency and vendor teams that support the planning and delivery of programs.
Ensure all contracts and statements of work are completed for every event to mitigate risk and maintain adherence to Lowe’s compliance and risk standards.
Work across all aspects of corporate event planning and execution, collaborating with internal stakeholders and executive leadership to demonstrate command in challenging operating environments.
Select and coordinate appropriate venues and services (registration, signage, meeting apps, etc.) for assigned events, working with travel, hotel, and other event vendors.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Event Planning, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
8‑10 years of experience in event planning and logistics.
8‑10 years of experience in project, time, and budget management.
Preferred Skills/Education
Master’s degree in Event Planning, Communications, Public Relations, or related field or equivalent experience.
Experience in a corporate or retail environment.
Benefits Relocation benefits available to those who qualify.
About Lowe’s Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a Fortune® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1 700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300 000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit https://www.lowes.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
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