Responsibilities

• Plan and strategy for events hosted or sponsored by Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) and its colleagues, with the goal of building business development and increasing brand engagement and awareness.
• Manage event budgets, vendor relationships, and supporting marketing and communications deliverables.
• Manage MMA West’s Sponsorships and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee the Event & Marketing team and collaborate closely with department managers and regional leadership to support other general communications initiatives as needed.
• EVENTS : Manage and plan all aspects of events and trade show participation for the west region.
• Set strategy for all of MMA’s larger events representing investments of over $10,000 (including but not limited to: annual meetings & events, Foundation fundraising events, significant sponsorships, and retreats)
• Develop and maintain budgets for all large events, including post-event reports demonstrating actual spending and fundraising.
• Research vendors, venues and events through online inquiries, onsite tours and event attendance.
• Negotiate proposals, contracts and hotel agreements with venues and vendors.
• Research and implement new event opportunities to support business development, raise funds (Foundation events), increase attendance and gain brand awareness.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a professional office setting directly related to job responsibilities specified above, with progressively greater responsibility for making strategic decisions and judgments.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications.
• People management experience.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to translate complex business topics into concise and digestible advertising copy or marketing content.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and present results neatly, with clarity and precision in oral and written form.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License & have reliable transportation.

Benefits

• health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.