Event Planner

Pacific Life Insurance Company$84K — $103K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of event planning experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Skilled in logistics coordination for events
  • Proficient in managing meetings from planning to execution
  • Strong relationship-building with vendors
  • Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate logistics for meetings and events
  • Manage all aspects of assigned events, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
  • Build relationships with hotels, venues, and vendors
  • Support contract and vendor management activities
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align events with business goals
  • Oversee food and beverage planning and transportation logistics

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for personal health
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and financial planning time off
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Competitive 401k plan with company matching contributions
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We're actively seeking a talented Event Planner to join our Meeting and Events Team in Newport Beach, CA. You will fill a new role that sits on a team of 5 event planners in the Consumer Markets division.

The experience you bring:
  • 2+ years of experience • 4-year degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to coordinate meeting and event logistics including hotel sourcing, rooming lists, food and beverage planning, transportation, registration management, and audiovisual requirements.
  • Manage assigned meetings and events from planning through onsite execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
  • Build and maintain relationships with hotels, venues, destination management companies, and other vendors while supporting contract and vendor management activities.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand event objectives and deliver high-quality attendee experiences aligned with business goals.
  • Ability to solve problems, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

What makes you stand out:
  • Working knowledge of Cvent
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Experience supporting corporate meetings, conferences, or trade show
  • Hospitality, venue, destination management company (DMC), or event agency experience


Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$84,870.00 - $103,730.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

  • Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
  • Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation


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Join Pacific Life Insurance Company’s esteemed team to assist in pioneering efforts that drive the insurance industry forward. At the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation, Pacific Life Insurance Company stands as a beacon of transformative solutions and services. Lead in a unique position in the marketplace, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a commitment to digital innovation to enhance client experiences and outcomes. Engage with a diverse global team of business and technology advisors, helping clients navigate through their challenges with cutting-edge solutions. Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are at the forefront of integrating technology and insurance services to deliver exceptional results.

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