Senior Events Manager (Remote)

PDCM Insurance Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance services firm seeks a Senior Events Manager to oversee the planning and execution of corporate events. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, ensuring exceptional event experiences while adhering to budgets and timelines. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Paid holidays

Personalized PTO

401 (k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience planning and executing events.
• Experience in the insurance, financial services or technology industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project-manage the planning process for various events.
• Provide onsite support for events and manage logistics.
• Independently source and manage all vendors.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a business-related field

Tools

Cvent

Guidebook

Zoom Webinars

Microsoft Office

Job description

Careers At Patriot Growth Insurance Services and Partner Agencies

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

About TRUE Network of Advisors: TRUE Network of Advisors is a nationwide, exclusive group of employee benefit firms with a dynamic and forward-thinking approach to employee benefits consulting. Our members receive a unique, collaborative experience, allowing them to share their best practices in all aspects of their agency. TRUE membership also provides distinct advantages for its members with our national strategic partners. Currently made up of 93 member firms, over 30,000 nationwide employers receive sound employee benefits advice from the Network. TRUE’s mission is to help our agencies and their people grow, develop, and prosper.

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Founded in 2019, Patriot Growth Insurance Services (Patriot) is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With more than 2,100 employees operating in 170 locations and across 48 states, Patriot’s collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like-minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

Position Overview: Our company seeks an events and project management professional with proven success managing high-touch events and experiences to join us as Senior Events Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of both TRUE and Patriot-related corporate events (in-person and virtual), working with clients, event sponsors, special guests, venue teams and vendors. You will work with other team members and rotate from serving as both a lead planner and an assistant planner.

Work Location: This is a full time, fully remote position, with a preference for candidates residing in the U.S. Central Time zone.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Project-manage the planning process from concept to completion for a varied event portfolio that includes board meetings, executive retreats, incentives, educational conferences, shareholder meetings, third-party client events, and others
• Establish pre-event, onsite, and post-event plans ranging from rooming lists, event orders, audio-visual specifications, runs of show, event team schedules, and emergency management documentation
• Build and manage event registration websites, post-event surveys, and onsite mobile application
• Lead agenda and content development team meetings, manage speaker pre-calls, and ensure all content has been reviewed prior to the event to ensure alignment with learning objectives
• Provide onsite support for events, ensuring all logistics are handled while simultaneously serving as a host and point of contact for all attendees
• Independently source and manage all vendors, including DMCs, transportation, hotels, venues, décor, speakers, artists, and more
• Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to establish pre-, onsite, and post-event deliverables
• Collaborate with partnership teams to deliver on sponsor marketing agreements
• Source gifts, swag, giveaways, and more
• Manage and adhere to budget for events, including ROI tracking and post-event reporting
• Provide travel and logistics support for attendees
• Other duties as assigned to ensure exceptional experiences for all attendees

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a business-related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience planning and executing events in a professional services or hospitality environment
• Experience in the insurance, financial services or technology industry preferred
• Experience with event technology and tools (Cvent, Guidebook, Zoom Webinars)
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite tools
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Highly organized, detailed-oriented, and able to work under strict deadlines
• Self-sufficient, goal-oriented, able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with internal and external teams and partners
• Capable of managing multiple events simultaneously, efficiently and effectively
• Proven ability to seamlessly shift from behind-the-scenes coordination to front-facing roles, including moderating sessions as required
• Creates or modifies processes/procedures to simplify tasks
• Ability to travel 35% domestically, with some trips spanning up to 7 days at a time
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now and in the future

Why join us: We offer you the opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest-growing insurance companies since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401 (k)

Compensation Range: A starting base salary in the $80,000 to $100,000 range, depending on the candidate’s experience.

A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the required state pay transparency law. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes its hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com .