Sr. Event Manager

Holmes Murphy Insurance • Waukee, IA

16d

About The Position

Innovative Captive Strategies is seeking an experienced Sr. Event Manager to lead the planning and execution of client events, captive meetings, conferences, and travel programs. This role combines event strategy, logistics, budgeting, vendor management, and onsite event leadership to deliver exceptional experiences for clients and partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of event planning, meeting management, hospitality, travel, or related experience.
• Strong project management, organizational, and budgeting skills.
• Experience with Cvent, Canva, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute meetings, conferences, and client events from start to finish.
• Manage hotel contracts, room blocks, registration websites, attendee communications, transportation, food & beverage, and event logistics.
• Build and manage event budgets, vendor contracts, and final reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary contact for hotels, venues, suppliers, and destination management companies.
• Lead onsite event operations and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Identify new venues, destinations, and creative attendee experiences.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure successful event outcomes.

Benefits

• health, dental and vision
• Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits
• Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k Profit Sharing
• Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays
• paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities
• Inclusion & Belonging Programs
• Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities
• Discretionary bonus opportunity

What This Job Offers

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