Event Planner

BP&C•Richmond, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

JOB PURPOSE: If you love creating memorable experiences, thrive in a fast‑moving environment, and enjoy both the creative and operational sides of event planning, this role will feel like home. As our Event Planner, you’ll bring events to life for clients, brokers, internal teams, and senior leaders; from intimate happy hours to multi‑day retreats and international programs. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team where communication is open, ideas are welcomed, and every year brings new opportunities to innovate. We are excited to partner with someone who brings fresh thinking, strong ownership, and pride in their work. This is a role where you’ll have real autonomy, real visibility, and real impact. What You’ll Do Plan and execute a wide range of events You’ll independently manage smaller and mid‑sized events end‑to-end, while partnering on our major annual programs Lead logistics and operations Source venues (including onsite visits for major events) Coordinate vendors, travel partners, transportation, and activities Manage registration workflows and attendee communication Support on‑site execution with full authority to resolve issues Drive organization and process Build timelines, task lists, and event documentation Track expenses, manage invoices, and support forecasting Create and improve templates and processes that help the team scale Use Salesforce/Pardot to build event communications and workflows Collaborate across the business You’ll work closely with Marketing, Procurement, Legal, Shared Services, and senior leaders — becoming a trusted partner who keeps everyone aligned and informed. Why You’ll Love Working With Us The team is truly the standout here. You’ll work with people who support each other, communicate openly, and make even the busiest seasons feel manageable. Every year brings new product lines, new events, and new challenges which keeps the work exciting and full of opportunity. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, make an impact, and build experiences people remember, we’d love to meet you. This role is 100% on-site. Applicants will only be considered for the listed locations The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for a generous benefits package. Chicago: $70.8k - $85k New York City: $77.3k - $90k Richmond & Omaha: $64.3k - $85k PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400. Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Resumes submitted for this or any other position without prior authorization from Human Resources will be considered unsolicited. BWS and / or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. The collection of your personal information is subject to our HR Privacy Notice Benefits and Compensation We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute a wide range of events
Independently manage smaller and mid‑sized events end‑to-end, while partnering on our major annual programs
Lead logistics and operations
Source venues (including onsite visits for major events)
Coordinate vendors, travel partners, transportation, and activities
Manage registration workflows and attendee communication
Support on‑site execution with full authority to resolve issues
Drive organization and process
Build timelines, task lists, and event documentation
Track expenses, manage invoices, and support forecasting
Create and improve templates and processes that help the team scale
Use Salesforce/Pardot to build event communications and workflows
Collaborate across the business
Work closely with Marketing, Procurement, Legal, Shared Services, and senior leaders — becoming a trusted partner who keeps everyone aligned and informed.