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MMC Corporate

Event Planning Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $64,500.00 - $128,900.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401k savings
Employee assistance program
performance-based incentives
hybrid work model
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people advisory services, operating across 130 countries through its four major businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenues surpassing $24 billion and a dedicated workforce of more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan is committed to helping clients thrive by providing expert insights and innovative solutions. The company is devoted to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment that values different perspectives and backgrounds, ensuring every employee is respected and empowered. Known for its commitment to hybrid work models, Marsh McLennan encourages collaboration and in-person engagement... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 3 years full-time event management experience with corporate event planning and C-suite exposure
  • Reside in NYC tri-state area
  • Experience with in-person and hybrid events
  • Willingness to travel approx 20% yearly for site visits and on-site event management
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and extended hours
  • Hybrid role requiring at least 4 days per week in New York City office

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum of 3 years of full-time event management experience, especially in corporate event planning and C-suite experience
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience in contract negotiation
  • Experience managing budgets and financial oversight
  • Ability to work with meeting management software such as Cvent is a plus
  • Strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Creativity in event planning

Job Duties

  • Lead the planning of assigned meetings and events by establishing vision and overseeing ideation, planning, and execution processes in collaboration with internal stakeholders
  • Identify, research, and secure meeting venues through site inspections and contract negotiations
  • Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses, 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 openings and changes in ratings or head chefs
  • Gather feedback from attendees, analyze event metrics, and prepare post-event reports to improve future events and measure effectiveness of strategies
  • Support department head in developing ways to optimize and streamline event planning, standardize budget tracking, control expenses, leverage event technology, analyze event success, and improve attendee experience

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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