Manager, Corporate Events
Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services

Job Info

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F&G is looking to hire for a Manager, Corporate Events

The Manager, Corporate Events position will be a leader in creating effective, creative, and memorable meetings and events for F&G. This position will be responsible for all phases of the event-lifecycle and will primarily partner with our retail business to develop client facing meetings that strategically differentiate F&G in our industry. This position will also have responsibility to lead internal events.

The Manager, Corporate Events will be a part of our Corporate Marketing Team and will report to the Director, Corporate Events.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with Retail Marketing and Sales Distribution to support the successful execution of client facing events and conference participation.
• Think strategically to build events that ensure the F&G experience is unique and stands out in our industry.
• Assess and make recommendations that enhance the overall client experience through presentation style, venues, networking opportunities and more.
• Manage all phases of the event life-cyle including sourcing, contracting, registration, logistics, onsite execution, and financials.
• Partner with Vendor Management and Strategic Sourcing to ensure all vendor engagement is managed through the approved process to manage and mitigate risk.
• Manage a significant event budget with a keen eye on cost savings and good stewardship of resources.
• Proactively consider opportunities for ongoing improvement of the advisor experience
• Lead internal events as needed to elevate and ensure a successful outcome. Programs can range from simple to high touch requiring a high degree of discretion and professional approach.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience managing corporate events and conferences.
• International experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Fluent in event software to build and manage event registration platforms.
• Ability to effectively develop and implement new processes.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Stays in touch with industry best practices and uses them continually improve our event process and outpul.
• Possesses excellent communication skills.
• Customer first mind-set.
• Able to collaborate with a wide range of teams, open to feedback and seeks input from others.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple long-term projects and the day-to-day.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products, experience with event management and various web platforms to support registration and onsite experiences, have an appreciation of brand standards.
• Embraces and demonstrates F&G's cultural values.

Other Requirements

• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Travel required (minimum of 25%)
• Comfortable in a flexible working environment, working with remote teams and the ability to work remotely and/or from our Des Moines, IA office.

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Additional Information
Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com.

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life's unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1Top Workplaces USA 2022 - 2023

2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 - 2022

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