Events Manager

Howden•San Diego, CA

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

DUAL North America is seeking an Events Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and project management of our full events portfolio, from industry conferences and tradeshows to DUAL-hosted partner events, philanthropic events, internal employee events, and digital events. This role sits within our Marketing and Communications team and serves as the primary owner of event strategy and execution, partnering closely with underwriting and business development leads, the broader marketing team, and outside vendors to ensure every event reflects the DUAL brand and drives meaningful business and culture outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced events professional who enjoys owning projects end-to-end, thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and wants to help build out event strategy for a growing specialty insurance business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality/Event Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience in event planning, event management, or a related field, ideally within a B2B industry, including experience managing multiple concurrent projects and vendor relationships
Strong creative eye and ability to conceptualize events end-to-end, from initial idea and theme to venue selection and décor, that reflect the DUAL brand and elevate the attendee experience
Energized by building and shaping an events program that's still taking form, rather than stepping into a fully mature strategy with an established playbook
Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and competing deadlines simultaneously
Strong vendor negotiation and relationship management skills
Experience managing event budgets and tracking ROI
Comfort working cross-functionally with marketing, business development, underwriting, and executive stakeholders
Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
This role will require up to 20% travel to attend various events, conferences, or internal meetings
This role is based in our Golden, CO office on a hybrid basis with minimum 3 days per week in office

Nice To Haves

If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end event strategy, planning, and project management across DUAL North America's full events portfolio
Coordinate DUAL's representation at industry conferences and tradeshows, including logistics, staffing, sponsorships, and booth planning
Plan and execute DUAL-hosted external events, including broker appreciation events, carrier events, and giving-back/charitable events
Plan and execute internal employee events, including holiday parties and other culture-building experiences
Coordinate logistics and run-of-show for quarterly employee townhalls, partnering with the VP of Marketing and Communications and executive leadership on format, content flow, and technical execution
Own branded merchandise ordering, inventory, and distribution across events and offices
Partner with the marketing team to develop and distribute event invitations and coordinate pre- and post-event marketing and communications
Identify, negotiate with, and manage relationships with external vendors, venues, and event partners
Manage event budgets, timelines, and post-event recaps and impact reporting
Maintain a master events tracker/calendar
Track and report on event ROI and attendance metrics, using insights to refine future event strategy
Collaborate with underwriting and business development teams to align event participation with business goals and sponsorship opportunities
Support other brand-visibility initiatives connected to events, as needed