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National Life Group · 2 months ago

Senior Meetings & Events Manager

Montpelier, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$84K/yr - $124K/yr

8+ years exp

National Life Group is one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies, dedicated to providing stability and peace of mind to families. The Senior Meetings & Events Manager is responsible for managing the planning and execution of various meetings and events, ensuring successful logistics and customer engagement.

Health CareInsuranceLife Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plan details for a diversified list of meetings and events, and coordinate logistics for off-site conferences and events, and Vermont and Texas Campus Meetings, and including execution on site. Examples may include, but not limited to destination and vendor RFP development and recommendations. Includes menu planning, designing room setups/layout, support audiovisual needs and preparation, marketing materials coordination and agenda preparation, collection of payments/receipts, and other administrative tasks. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required

Development and execution of designated planning technology software with registration, conference app development and other types of communications, including analysis/reports, as needed

Present recommendations to internal clients and stakeholders as required

Support execution of: Banquet Event Orders, Rooming lists, Air and Ground Manifests, Contract bookings, Guesthouse Lodging Needs, Audio Visual Contracts, and other communications as directed

Collaborate with Marketing teams to execute marketing materials for on-site of meetings

Flexible ability to work evenings and weekends, and periodic travel, minimum of 20%, or as needed

Qualification

Event planningContract negotiationHospitality managementCvent softwareMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsPublic speakingTeam collaborationProblem solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree, with major in hospitality, event management or related field preferred

8 or more years' experience in hospitality, conference services, and/or corporate field as a conference or event planner, with a track record of success

Superior technology skills required. Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) necessary

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal are necessary. Ability to present/public speaking

Ability to thrive in high pressure environments and meet tight deadlines, with a desire to work in a fast paced, challenging team

Strong hospitality skills, with problem solving ability

Must be flexible in schedule to work with on-site meetings

Desired interest to travel as needed

Strong analytical skills

Superior written and presentation skills required

Ability to follow the latest trends in the hospitality and travel industries and translate to best practices for the enterprise

Ability to work within a team approach

Strong leadership and team management skills