Corporate Meeting & Event Planner

Columbia, SC, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $30.00 - $35.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

Benefits

Award-Winning Culture

Inclusion and diversity

Performance based incentive plans

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

short term disability

long term disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) employer contribution

mental health support

Career advancement opportunities

Student Loan repayment options

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible work environments

Job Description

Unum is a leading provider of employee benefits and service solutions, dedicated to helping clients thrive through life’s important moments. As part of the Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company with a strong presence in the United States and international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, Unum provides a comprehensive range of insurance products to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company also maintains significant operations in Portland, Maine, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and numerous field offices across the U.S. Unum embraces an inclusive and diverse culture, committed to ensuring all employees enjoy opportunities for professional development and personal growth. The company values high performance and offers competitive salary packages with performance-based incentive plans, robust healthcare benefits, driven by values of integrity, accountability, and customer focus.

Joining Unum means becoming part of an award-winning culture that prioritizes mental health support, career advancement opportunities, and flexible work environments. Employees also have access to generous paid time off, including volunteer paid time, student loan repayment options, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan featuring up to 9.5 percent employer contributions to a 401(k) plan. This commitment to employee well-being and professional fulfillment helps create a high-performing team dedicated to positively impacting more than 39 million customers worldwide.

The role of the Meeting and Events Planner at Unum is integral to the company's mission by ensuring effective support plans for corporate, Colonial Life, and Unum meetings and events. This full-time, onsite position requires the candidate to provide administrative and logistical support, utilizing specialized technical knowledge and meeting planning tools to flawlessly execute conferences and events. The individual will work closely with business partners and the Meetings and Events team to develop programs from conception to completion. Responsibilities range from designing event schedules and managing logistics such as travel arrangements and vendor relations to handling on-site execution to deliver exceptional experiences.

The Meeting and Events Planner will manage smaller-scale meetings and provide support for larger events, continuously improving processes and workflows. Furthermore, the role demands excellent communication skills to liaise with senior management, vendors, and attendees, ensuring all meeting requirements are met within established budgets. The planner is accountable for negotiating contracts, managing budgets, and coordinating promotional materials and recognition awards. Travel may be required to support event development and execution. This position offers a salary range between $53,300 and $100,700, commensurate with skill and experience. It is an exciting opportunity for experienced meeting planners who seek a professional environment encouraging creativity, project ownership, and collaboration.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
Four or more years of meeting and planning experience
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently
High level of professionalism
Willingness to travel
CMP certification preferred.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred, specialty in event planning, hospitality, or marketing a plus
Four or more years of meeting and planning experience in a results-oriented environment
Excellent organizational, time management, logistical planning, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities accurately under tight deadlines
Strong communication skills to interact professionally at all levels
Proven project management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated initiative and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
High professionalism and ability to relate well with management
Willingness to travel for meeting support
CMP certification preferred.

Job Duties

Manage and support planning and logistics for corporate, Colonial Life, and Unum meetings and events
Collaborate with business partners and Meetings and Events team to develop event programs from conception to completion
Handle meeting logistical tasks including schedule design, travel coordination, vendor order review, and support materials management
Provide technical support for meetings with registration site and meeting apps administration
Track expenses and prepare tax reporting for incentive programs
Deliver and track communications to business owners, vendors, and attendees to ensure accurate meeting details
Manage onsite operations such as ground transportation, rooming lists, meals, and menu planning
Oversee smaller-scale meetings and provide support to larger events as needed
Continuously improve meeting planning processes and technical tools
Liaise with senior management and external vendors to meet meeting objectives and budget requirements
Research, negotiate, and manage contracts for event venues and transportation.