Corporate Event Planning Expert

Allstate • McCullom Lake, IL

1d • $85,000 - $145,075

About The Position

The Conference Planning Expert leads the end-to-end planning and execution of corporate conferences, meetings, and events. This senior-level individual contributor role operates independently, with significant autonomy in decision-making and the authority to drive outcomes aligned with organizational goals. The Expert is responsible for shaping event strategy, managing logistics, and ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality experiences. Success in this role is defined by the achievement of established objectives, with performance evaluated based on results and overall impact. This role requires occasional international travel. A valid passport is required for such travel. If a candidate does not already possess a passport, they must be able to obtain one upon hire.

Requirements

• 7 or more years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Cost Analysis
• Event Planning
• Planning
• Pricing Negotiations
• Program Management
• Relationship Building
• Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Vendor Negotiations

Responsibilities

• Serves as a recognized subject matter expert, providing guidance and consultation on complex issues within assigned areas of expertise from an internal business perspective.
• Provides support and backup for program and process management activities to ensure continuity and consistency of operations.
• Acts as a liaison between field teams and other assigned areas of responsibility, fostering clear communication and collaboration when needed.
• Negotiates on behalf of the organization to secure the most cost-effective pricing and high-quality services.
• Prepares and manages formal requests for vendor proposals to support business needs.
• Establishes, evaluates, and strengthens vendor relationships to ensure quality service delivery and timely responsiveness.
• Serves as a liaison between business units and supporting systems or functional areas, based on program requirements.
• Develops detailed cost-benefit analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Forecasts short-term and long-term deliverables across functional areas to support program success.
• Consistently plans, implements, manages, or provides executive sponsorship for highly complex and large-scale initiatives in alignment with established program management standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement for eligible remote employees.
• Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating (for remote work).
• Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload (for remote work).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed