Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,800.00 - $131,500.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401K Savings Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee assistance program
retirement programs
Job Description
Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people management, advising clients in 130 countries through its four main businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With an annual revenue of $24 billion and a workforce of more than 90,000 colleagues worldwide, Marsh McLennan is dedicated to helping organizations build confidence and thrive by providing expert insight and innovative solutions. The company takes pride in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment that values different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, supporting employee growth and well-being across all levels. The commitment to hybrid work combines remote flexibility with... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 3 years full-time event management experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Reside in the NYC tri-state area
- Experience with both in-person and hybrid events
- Willingness to travel for site visits and manage events on-site
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and extended hours during event seasons
- Ability to lift materials/objects weighing up to 30 lbs
- Ability to work hybrid with at least 4 days in the New York City office
- Travel required approximately 20% per year
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time event management experience with a strong emphasis on corporate event planning and C-suite experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with meeting management software such as Cvent is a plus
- Creativity and ability to think of new ways to impact events
- Strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated outstanding performance in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Job Duties
- Lead the planning of assigned meetings and events by establishing the vision and overseeing the ideation, planning, and execution processes in collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Identify, research, and secure meeting venues through site inspections and contract negotiations for hotels and special event spaces
- Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses during the planning process, review and process vendor invoices and wire transfers, and conduct post-event budget reconciliation
- Take ownership of comprehensive event services, including venue management, contracting, timelines, attendee communications, registration, hotel arrangements, transportation, food and beverage, décor, speaker and sponsor coordination, AV/production, branding, mobile apps, off-site activities, shipping, and on-site supervision
- Establish and cultivate strong relationships with hotels, restaurants, and third-party providers, while staying informed about new restaurant openings and changes in ratings or head chefs to maintain high standards in event execution
- Gather feedback from attendees, analyze event metrics, and prepare post-event reports to improve future events and measure the effectiveness of event strategies
- Support the department head in developing ways to optimize and streamline the event planning process, standardize budget tracking, control expenses, leverage event technology, analyze event success, and improve attendee experience
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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