PGIM Marketing, Director, Event Manager (Hybrid)

Prudential Financial • Newark, NJ

9d • $150,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can! As Event Director and part of the PGIM Marketing team you will show success in creating, managing, and executing events and sponsorships; with a focus on delivering brand activation, enhancing event attendee experience, and driving engagement to strengthen client relationships. You will be responsible for the planning and execution of high-level client facing events and sponsorship activation for participants ranging from 10-4000 people. An ideal candidate will be team-oriented, detail focused and work well in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Brand ambassador who understands the value proposition and works to uphold and promote it through events, while leading and contributing to the development of best practices, procedures and systems. Conceptualize and develop strategic event initiatives, ensuring measurable objectives and clear KPIs are set that align with business objectives. Subject matter expert in event strategy, planning and delivery for both in-person and virtual events through thoughtful execution. Continually drive creativity and innovation to elevate attendee event experience, while ensuring consistency of experience is delivered throughout all events. Partner with business partners, such as digital marketing teams for cohesive and strategic event management. PGIM’s Marketing Organization is integral to the growth of the company, driving deep understanding of clients and delivering experiences that achieve exceptional business outcomes. We are a diverse team of marketers who are passionate about putting clients at the center of everything we do and making their lives better by solving the financial challenges of a changing world.

Requirements

• 8+ years of corporate or financial service sector event management experience
• Solid understanding of event technology and virtual event platform
• Technological proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of event apps and virtual platforms such as Cvent, On24, Zoom Events
• Demonstrate hands-on experience of successful event project planning and delivery of both virtual and in-person event formats
• Highly organized and methodical project manager who excels in time management and handling multiple high-level projects
• Team player who can work individually or part of a team to achieve project goals
• Ability to be proactive, creative and resourceful to elevate event experiences

Responsibilities

• Creating, managing, and executing events and sponsorships
• Delivering brand activation
• Enhancing event attendee experience
• Driving engagement to strengthen client relationships
• Planning and execution of high-level client facing events and sponsorship activation for participants ranging from 10-4000 people
• Brand ambassador who understands the value proposition and works to uphold and promote it through events, while leading and contributing to the development of best practices, procedures and systems
• Conceptualize and develop strategic event initiatives, ensuring measurable objectives and clear KPIs are set that align with business objectives
• Subject matter expert in event strategy, planning and delivery for both in-person and virtual events through thoughtful execution
• Continually drive creativity and innovation to elevate attendee event experience, while ensuring consistency of experience is delivered throughout all events
• Partner with business partners, such as digital marketing teams for cohesive and strategic event management

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
• Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

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