Senior Director, Strategic Events & Hospitality

Transamerica•Philadelphia, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director will lead a distributed team of meeting and event professionals focused on end to end planning and oversight of high quality meeting and event experiences. This person is expected to personally apply creativity and expertise to the design and execution of high level stakeholder experiences, dinners, client meetings, and national sales incentive trips. This role requires a professional with extensive event experience, strong vendor management capabilities, and networked relationships to Philadelphia’s top-tier hospitality and dining venues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in event planning, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience
10 years of event planning experience, preferably in a corporate environment
Eight years of management experience
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Business acumen to recognize opportunities and manage risk
Organizational skills and flexibility to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), CMM or similar credentials
Financial services background
Experience with Industry Associations
Strong travel and entertainment industry connections in Philadelphia; knows the local scene and has relationships with preferred access
Experience managing high-level stakeholders and incentive travel

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction in planning and executing high-impact executive meetings, dinners, and hospitality events at both local and national levels
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with premier venues and renowned chefs in the Philadelphia area to deliver exceptional event experiences
Design and manage top tier sales incentive travel programs that drive performance and reward top talent
Oversee the development and execution of internal Company sales conferences, C-suite management events, and in-person executive town halls
Lead internal event planning team and manage key external partners to ensure seamless execution
Ensure all events consistently reflect brand standards and compliance expectations
Apply critical thinking and sound judgement to navigate and resolve unexpected circumstances as they arise with professionalism and agility

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs