Sr. Manager, Field Events Management

Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services company committed to helping clients achieve financial security through personalized insurance, investment, and wealth management solutions. Founded over 160 years ago, this well-established company prides itself on innovation, integrity, and a client-first philosophy. As a comprehensive financial planning organization, Northwestern Mutual combines robust financial products with deep industry expertise, serving individuals, families, and businesses nationwide. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and inclusive growth, making it a top employer in the financial services sector. Northwestern Mutual values diversity, teamwork, and forward-thinking approaches to business challenges. Above all, it places clients at the center of all decision-making, striving to deliver exceptional value and trusted expert advice.

The role of Sr. Manager, Field Events Management at Northwestern Mutual is pivotal to the brand's successful engagement with its market through live and virtual events. This position leads a team of skilled event professionals responsible for managing a focused portfolio of field events that promote the company’s mission and brand identity. The Sr. Manager operates in a player-coach capacity, guiding the team in event strategy, execution, and innovation. They are tasked with optimizing event workflows, embedding best practices, and fostering a culture that champions bold thinking and decisive action.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned event expert with extensive end-to-end event management experience, including on-site leadership and stakeholder engagement. They excel at juggling large-scale, high-volume event programs and thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments. The role demands an individual who can translate strategic business objectives into tangible event outcomes while driving continuous improvement through data and feedback. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, overseeing event budgets with precision, and ensuring compliance with event governance frameworks including safety, sustainability, and ADA standards.

This position requires domestic travel up to 30-50% of the time and flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when events are underway. The Sr. Manager also plays a critical role in contract negotiations and the hotel RFP process, bringing valuable industry insight to guide sourcing and procurement efforts. In addition, candidates must be adept in technology tools such as Cvent, project management software, and Microsoft Office. Leadership skills are paramount, as this role involves mentoring team members, fostering their professional growth, and contributing to the overarching event strategy for Northwestern Mutual.

Northwestern Mutual offers this position as a hybrid role with a competitive salary range starting at $98,320 and going up to $147,480 annually, with geographic-specific pay structures available in certain locations. This role presents a unique opportunity to join an esteemed company and contribute to dynamic event programs that reflect Northwestern Mutual’s commitment to excellence and innovation in financial services. Join a workplace that supports personal and professional growth, values diversity and inclusion, and empowers employees to deliver outstanding experiences that bring the Northwestern Mutual brand to life.