Sales Event Planning Specialist

Summary

Join Western Digital and become a key player in planning and executing impactful sales events globally. You will be responsible for negotiating with vendors, developing event proposals, managing budgets, and overseeing logistics. Success in this role requires a bachelor's degree, proven event planning experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. Western Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, and various other perks.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree
• Proven experience in event planning, coordination, or related roles
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing cost-effective deals
• Experience managing budgets and working with internal contract management systems
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Creative mindset with a knack for problem-solving
• Proficiency in event management tools, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), and budgeting software
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute sales events, including global sales meeting, sales incentives trip, and trade shows
• Negotiate with vendors, venues, and suppliers to secure the best pricing and terms
• Develop and present event proposals and plans, including timelines, budgets, and themes, to key stakeholders
• Manage and track event budgets to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality outcomes
• Enter and oversee contract requests in the internal management system, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure event goals align with company objectives
• Manage event logistics, including scheduling, registration, catering, and on-site coordination
• Identify and implement creative solutions to enhance attendee experiences
• Evaluate event success through post-event feedback and analytics, making recommendations for improvement

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit
• The Applause Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• The Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents