Aon

North America Event Manager

Aon$95K — $115K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of event management experience
  • Strong expertise in Cvent and event technology
  • Proficient in Excel for data analysis and budget management
  • Deep understanding of hotel sourcing and contract reading
  • Proven track record in handling both small and large corporate events
  • Background in commercial insurance, financial services, or professional services is a plus
  • Highly organized, calm under pressure, and collaborative

Responsibilities

  • Manage 6-10 corporate events annually from start to finish
  • Lead events ranging from small meetings to large conferences with over 1,600 attendees
  • Collaborate with sourcing agencies for hotel contracting and management
  • Oversee room blocks, vendor relationships, AV needs, and DMC partnerships
  • Draft and implement detailed program and project plans
  • Manage substantial event budgets exceeding $1M and perform full reconciliations
  • Drive marketing and messaging strategies across various platforms

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
  • Paid time off including 12 holidays and 15 vacation days per year
  • Global Wellbeing Days to promote work/life balance
  • Tuition assistance and adoption support programs
  • Remote work flexibility with an inclusive culture
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
Full Job Description
We are looking for a seasoned corporate event manager who thrives in a fast-paced, global, matrixed environment and can own events A-Z across North America and Canada.

What the day will look like

  • Manage approximately 6-10 events per year
  • Lead everything from small C-suite/board meetings to 1,600+ attendee conferences
  • Partner with sourcing agency for hotel sourcing and contracting; candidate must be proficient in sourcing and contracting and reading contracts
  • Manage room blocks, offsites, vendors, AV, and DMCs
  • Draft detailed program and project plans to keep teams on track and on time
  • Manage budgets up to and above $1M, including full reconciliation
  • Drive event marketing, messaging, and creative across registration sites, mobile apps, email, and on-site materials
  • Partner confidently with senior executives and stakeholders

How this opportunity is different

If you are a strong team player who is looking forward to contributing to a positive, supportive culture - we are looking forward to hearing from you!

Skills and experience that will lead to success

  • 6+ years of industry experience
  • Strong Cvent expertise (registration sites, mobile apps, 1:1 schedulers)
  • Strong Excel experience (data analysis, reg reports, pivots, budgets, etc.)
  • Deep experience in destination knowledge, how hotel sourcing works, and able to read and understand contracts
  • Proven success managing both small and large, complex corporate events
  • Background in commercial insurance, financial services, or professional services preferred
  • Highly organized, creative, calm under pressure, and collaborative

Logistics

  • Remote (U.S.-based)
  • Ideal location: Chicago, but open to other major U.S. cities with a major airport
  • 25-30% travel
  • Events focused on North America and Canada only
  • Event duration is typically around 2-4 nights per event, including any pre/post-nights for set-up or teardown. Larger events may require 5 nights or more.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $95,000 - $115,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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About Aon

Aon plc is a leading global professional services firm that provides a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in London, England. Aon operates in more than 120 countries and has a team of over 50,000 employees. The company's services include risk management, insurance brokerage, reinsurance brokerage, human capital consulting, and retirement solutions. Aon is committed to helping clients manage risk and achieve their goals, and is known for its innovative solutions and industry expertise. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AON.
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Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$62.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$11 billion
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