{"id":12682,"date":"2017-11-14T07:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T12:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=12682"},"modified":"2017-11-14T07:00:04","modified_gmt":"2017-11-14T12:00:04","slug":"6-perks-corporate-event-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/6-perks-corporate-event-planner","title":{"rendered":"6 Perks of Being a Corporate Event Planner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s more to the event planning profession than planning sweet 16s. Have you ever thought about becoming a corporate event planner? It may sound like you\u2019ll spend most of your time around grey suits and presentation boards, but this job isn\u2019t boring by any means. You could be a freelancer, a company\u2019s in-house event planner, or be part of an established planning business\u2014these are all dynamic positions that can all lead to rewarding careers.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not always easy, but there are some serious perks to this job. Still not convinced? Read on for the 6 perks of being a corporate event planner!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/6-perks-corporate-event-planner\/#1_Youll_set_your_own_hours\" >1. You\u2019ll set your own hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/6-perks-corporate-event-planner\/#2_Out_with_the_old_in_with_the_new\" >2. Out with the old, in with the new!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/6-perks-corporate-event-planner\/#3_Youre_always_meeting_different_people\" >3. You\u2019re always meeting different people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/6-perks-corporate-event-planner\/#4_Youll_get_to_be_creative\" >4. You&#8217;ll get to be creative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/6-perks-corporate-event-planner\/#5_Youll_be_satisfied_with_your_work\" >5. You\u2019ll be satisfied with your work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/6-perks-corporate-event-planner\/#6_Youll_receive_privileged_access\" >6. You\u2019ll receive privileged access<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Youll_set_your_own_hours\"><\/span>1. You\u2019ll set your own hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Especially if you\u2019re not a company\u2019s in-house planner, you\u2019ll find that your position is extremely flexible. You\u2019re normally only given a specific time period (with intermediary deadlines) to complete a specific stage of the planning process. The rest of the time, you can decide your own hours. You could work at any time of day that best suits your needs or the needs of your business.<\/p>\n<p>This flexibility is not only a nice perk, but it\u2019s also necessary if you\u2019re planning multiple events at the same time. You may need to attend meetings all afternoon one day and then scout venues later that evening. Each day has a whole new set of tasks, so being able to schedule your work day to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/09\/secret-achieving-healthy-work-life-balance-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best suit your own needs<\/a> is a huge perk!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Out_with_the_old_in_with_the_new\"><\/span>2. Out with the old, in with the new!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if you have a less-than-stellar client, you can finish up your contract with them, and then never have to work with them again! The freedom to choose your own clients and take on new projects as they suit your ambitions and needs cannot be overlooked. With new clients and new projects come new challenges, new vendors to work with, and new goals to achieve.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/corporate1.jpg\" alt=\"arrangement of food, flowers, and table setting for wedding\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/corporate1.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/corporate1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, most event components won\u2019t be changing\u2014you\u2019re always going to be negotiating with sponsors and hiring entertainment\u2014but with all these changing factors, you\u2019ll never be bored.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Youre_always_meeting_different_people\"><\/span>3. You\u2019re always meeting different people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re a people person, then this career is perfect for you! You\u2019ll not only meet new clients for every project you take, but you\u2019ll also be able to meet many new people throughout the planning process. You\u2019ll be able to collaborate with different industry professionals as your event unfolds. The planning job doesn\u2019t just end on the day the event occurs. You\u2019re expected to ensure that everything goes smoothly, and that means you\u2019re going to be attending the event yourself!<\/p>\n<p>Everyone you meet at a particular event is an opportunity to network. If they\u2019re impressed with your work, they may hire you in the future for their own events! Meeting people from all walks of life will give you boundless opportunities to learn new things and develop ideas\u2014ideas that could even help you plan better events!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Youll_get_to_be_creative\"><\/span>4. You&#8217;ll get to be creative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you think \u201ccorporate\u201d you\u2019re probably not immediately associating it with \u201ccreativity\u201d. But being innovative is absolutely necessary if you want to make a lasting impression on your clients and their event guests. If your clients are looking for new ways to engage audiences and present ideas, you\u2019ll be given more creative freedom. Whether it\u2019s adopting trends or capitalizing them at your client\u2019s receptiveness to new ideas, your creativity will be rewarded in spades.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/corporate2.jpg\" alt=\"corporate networking with catering\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/corporate2.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/corporate2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Successful events aren\u2019t always carried on the backs of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/05\/corporate-event-themes-totally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tried-and-true methods<\/a>. If you have well-researched and thought out ideas, you could even become a trendsetter in the industry!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Youll_be_satisfied_with_your_work\"><\/span>5. You\u2019ll be satisfied with your work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve thrown a successful event, you can tell immediately. Are people engaged in the presentations and the people giving them? Is there a nice buzz and positive energy in the venue space? Is everything going well without a hitch? If it is, you will feel an overwhelming sense of personal satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>You were the one who put in the blood, sweat, and tears to make sure everything goes well, so when you can see it all come together in front of your eyes\u2026well, it\u2019s okay to relish in the moment! Some careers are never-ending uphill rides that don\u2019t afford opportunities for celebration. Thankfully, this isn\u2019t one of them!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Youll_receive_privileged_access\"><\/span>6. You\u2019ll receive privileged access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning an event for some pretty important people, you can reasonably expect them to put you up in luxury accommodations as you\u2019re working hard to execute it. Some planners get to stay in the best 5-star hotels around the world, take helicopter rides, and dine in the most exclusive restaurants. Now, we know that this isn\u2019t always possible for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/12\/what-businesses-look-for-in-a-corporate-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all corporate planners<\/a>, but you\u2019ll receive slightly toned-down versions of those same perks. You\u2019ll travel for free since you\u2019re overseeing crucial elements of the event, your meals and hotel stay will be paid for, and, best of all, you\u2019ll be able to sample food and wine when planning the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/corporate3.jpg\" alt=\"cupcakes and desserts\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/corporate3.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/corporate3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The endless opportunities to eat, sleep, and enjoy experiences you may never otherwise have been able to, are some of the job\u2019s finest perks!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Want to move up in the event and wedding industry? <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/10\/become-event-planner-high-profile-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out this article<\/a> on attracting high-profile clients!<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the perks associated with becoming a corporate event planner, including setting your own hours, being creative, and receiving privileged access!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":12686,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[351],"class_list":["post-12682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - 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