Senior Meeting & Event Lead — Logistics & Experience

Markel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel is seeking a highly organized Meeting & Event Specialist to support the planning and execution of internal and client-facing events from Richmond, VA. This role covers logistics, budgeting, vendor coordination, onsite delivery, and post-event reporting with a focus on accuracy and process.

3+ years of corporate event planning experience are required, along with a Bachelor’s degree. CMP is a plus; travel and occasional evenings/weekends may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Hospitality Management or Marketing preferred.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation a plus.
• 3+ years of corporate meeting and event planning experience required.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficient in Office 365, MS Teams, SharePoint, WebEx; Swoogo experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of event delivery from planning to post-event closeout with reliable follow-through on every task and deadline.
• Provide admin support to enable seamless event operations and team success.
• Assist with RFPs, budget tracking, and expense reconciliation with vendors.
• Create branded event materials and signage to enhance guest experience.
• Use Swoogo to manage event registration, communications, and event websites.
• Prepare nametags, gifts, seating charts, and registration lists with high accuracy.
• Maintain complete event documentation and post-event follow-up for transparency.
• Pursue continuous improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development such as webinars and certifications.

Skills

Corporate event planning

Deadline management

Detail oriented

Proofreading

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Hospitality Management or Marketing preferred

Tools

Office 365

MS Teams

SharePoint

WebEx

Swoogo

Job description

Markel is seeking a highly organized Meeting & Event Specialist to support the planning and execution of internal and client-facing events from Richmond, VA. This role covers logistics, budgeting, vendor coordination, onsite delivery, and post-event reporting with a focus on accuracy and process.

3+ years of corporate event planning experience are required, along with a Bachelor’s degree. CMP is a plus; travel and occasional evenings/weekends may be necessary.