Director, Corporate Events (Morristown, NJ/Hybrid)

Crum & Forster • Morristown, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Events Director role works with the VP, Events & Sponsorships and the Marketing & Corporate Communications team to support the C&F HR team to develop, produce, execute and manage internal employee focused events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years of overall related experience
• 5-10+ years’ experience as a Corporate Event Planner, focused on internal events
• Experience in managing events of all sizes and ability to manage smaller budget events with creativity and willingness to work hands on
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Cvent knowledge, super user desired
• Knowledge of CRM platforms (Salesforce) and Constant Contact, or other email distribution platforms a plus
• Must be willing to work a minimum of 3 days per week in the Morristown, NJ office location and be onsite for all employee events
• Ability to travel 5-10%, domestic
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Flexibility to work within different budgets and flex to the needs of different audiences
• Ability to negotiate and deliver maximum corporate value in negotiating contracts and agreements
• A proactive attitude with a responsive and client-focused nature
• A sense of urgency, detail-oriented, and the ability to prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to use creative and critical thinking to identify and solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to work with change and ambiguity
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to think outside the box
• Strong organization, planning, project management, and time management skills
• Excellent collaboration, relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to function autonomously and effectively
• Understanding of corporate culture and ability to work well across organizational lines
• Drive and role model C&F values and core competencies

Nice To Haves

• Certified Meeting Professional designation a plus
• Previous experience working with Corporate Social Responsibility and/or Employee Resource Groups a plus

Responsibilities

• Engage and manage strategic internal events which meet the needs, budget and objectives of the Corporate HR team
• Build trust and credibility for the Events & Sponsorships function across C&F businesses by developing strong client relationships and executing with excellence
• Deliver planning and idea creation through successful events, understanding client goals and helping to develop goals into ideas that move the business needle and raise C&F’s profile as an employer of choice
• Manage and create events through Cvent registration sites, surveys, mobile event apps/attendee hub, reporting, budgeting, post-event details and more
• Engage Corporate Communications and Marketing team to support design, marketing and messaging, PR and digital assets, helping deliver connected marketing, as needed. Manage these deliverables and timelines.
• Work with internal business leads to capture ROI/ROE via Salesforce, Surveys, and other C&F platforms (connecting the dots)
• Manage vendor relationships and invoices throughout the planning lifecycle
• Source and manage new vendors, working closely with procurement and other approved methods
• Assist with new requests for custom promotional items as needed
• Manage a calendar of meetings and initiatives per calendar year
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees