Marketing Events Specialist

Marsh McLennan•Chicago, IL

1d•$62,000 - $108,400•Hybrid

About The Position

As our Marketing Events Specialist on the Marketing team, you’ll play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and management of various events to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Your responsibilities will include coordinating logistics, collaborating with the Marketing team to create event themes, managing budgets, and supporting on-site and virtual event management to ensure a seamless experience for attendees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality Management, or a related field
Ability to plan and execute corporate, client, prospect, and sales events in collaboration with Marketing to develop themes, objectives, and promotional strategies
Experience coordinating pre-planned and day-of event logistics including venue selection, setup and teardown, catering, transportation, audiovisual needs, registration, and attendee engagement
Management of event budgets, vendor relationships, timelines, marketing materials, and post-event feedback to ensure successful execution and continuous improvement
Execution of event email campaigns, report generation, and communication of event trends, ensuring key takeaways to shape future events
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines
Ability to travel locally within the Chicagoland area with a heavy concentration at our Schaumburg headquarters and neighboring Chicago suburbs; 15% national travel
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including events outside of standard working hours as needed

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Adaptable and able to stay calm under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Client-focused mindset
Proficiency in online tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Plan and execute corporate, client, prospect, and sales events in collaboration with Marketing to develop themes, objectives, and promotional strategies
Coordinate pre-planned and day-of event logistics including venue selection, setup and teardown, catering, transportation, audiovisual needs, registration, and attendee engagement
Manage event budgets, vendor relationships, timelines, marketing materials, and post-event feedback to ensure successful execution and continuous improvement
Execute event email campaigns, report generation, and communication of event trends, ensuring key takeaways to shape future events

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401K benefits and more
The flexibility to work at home or an office, based on your discretion and schedule
20 days of paid time off
A paid day off to volunteer and company-organized volunteer events
Up to $1,000 per year in matching charitable donations
Up to $750 per year in wellness rewards
All the nitro cold brew coffee and sparkling water you can drink
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings and other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs