Description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Events Team at Marsh . This role will be based in New York. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office

This person will manage and produce internal and external US and International events from conception through completion while providing outstanding client service in a fast-paced environment. This person should be a team player who is passionate about hospitality, detail oriented, and highly creative. You will be part of a collaborative team that truly cares about professional development and bringing out the best in each other.

The Sr. Event Specialist will have the opportunity to work on impactful and rewarding events that make a difference for the company and our industry as well as provide opportunities to work with thought provoking executives and leaders.

We will count on you to:

• Lead complex meetings, conferences, and events with budgets ranging from thousands to millions of dollars
• Lead planning of individual meetings and events as assigned, establishing the vision and overseeing the ideation, planning and execution process while in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Identify, research and secure meeting venues, conducting site inspections and contract negotiations for hotels and special event spaces
• Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses during planning process, review and process vendor invoices and wire transfers, and conduct post-event budget reconciliation
• Manage event workflow including (but not limited to): venue management, contracting, event timelines, attendee communications/invitations, registration/RSVPs, hotel room block, list management, transportation, food and beverage, décor, function space allocation and room set-ups, speaker and sponsor coordination, AV/production, design collateral, mobile apps, off-site activities, branded items, shipping, compiling and distributing briefing books and on-site set-up and supervision
• Establish and cultivate strong relationships with hotels, restaurants, and other third party providers. Keep abreast of new restaurant openings as well as changes in restaurant ratings or head chefs
• Support the department head in developing ways to optimize and streamline the event planning process, standardize budget tracking and control expenses, leverage event technology, analyze event success, and improve attendee experience

What you need to have:

• A minimum of 7 years' event planning experience, with a portion of this experience with global event planning experience
• Willing to travel to various locations for site-visits and on-site management of events (both in US and International) and ability to work evenings, weekends and extended hours when needed
• Strong production experience for large events that required a high level of time management and organization skills
• Experience with virtual and hybrid events and platforms such as Cvent etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects that includes interfacing with C-level executives and vendor contract negotiations
• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong Excel and Power Point

What makes you stand out:

• Supervisory Experience
• Creativity - Ability to think of new ways to impact our events
• Strong presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a team environment working closely with others while also being able to work independently
• Positive, can-do attitude ready and willing to get the job done, and well
• Outstanding communication skills ambitious self-starter who has an appetite for proactively learning about the business and is driven to excel and grow and can navigate high stress situations calmly and professionally

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $82,200 to $164,400.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.