New York Life Insurance Co

Senior Associate, Corporate Event Planner

New York Life Insurance Co$100K — $143K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8+ years of live and event experience
  • Advanced project management skills with budget handling
  • Experience in business meetings, product launches, and experiential events
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills with clients and suppliers
  • Excellent communication skills and creative problem-solving ability
  • Familiarity with Salesforce and project collaboration tools
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main client contact during event planning and execution
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, addressing their needs
  • Oversee all event planning stages, from concept to post-event reporting
  • Maintain project documentation and complex schedules throughout the process
  • Manage supplier contracts and ensure Service Level Agreements are met
  • Lead internal meetings and coach junior team members
  • Create and manage detailed project budgets, ensuring timely reconciliation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment support
  • Ongoing refinement of benefits based on employee feedback
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility
  • Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and positive communication
Full Job Description
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Department Corporate Events

Location New York,New York,United States

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

What You'll Do:

Client Management
• Act as the client's point of contact during the planning and execution of live events, either as project lead or as an integral part of the planning team
• Build and maintain effective client relationships, anticipating requirements, understanding client needs and ensuring that requests are addressed in a timely manner
• Ensure clear communication with the client around all project deliverables including roles and responsibilities, agreed scope and budget, timelines and program status
• Work in partnership with clients in an advisory capacity, consulting on industry best practices and recommending creative, effective and appropriate solutions

Project Management
• Manage, prioritize and oversee events from creative concept through initial briefing to reconciliation including but not limited to initial budget creation, timeline management, planning, onsite delivery and post event reporting
• Involvement in or oversight of all elements of the planning process including but not limited to venue and supplier sourcing and management, rooming blocks, F&B, AV and build, registration and event apps, staffing, F&B, security, transportation, signage and branding, SWAG sourcing, etc.
• Create and maintain complex project schedules, internal and external project documentation including project and ops plans, internal master decks, client WIP decks, meeting agendas and meeting minutes etc.
• Actively contribute to or lead internal project meetings or client meetings
• Sourcing and management of all suppliers including negotiation of contracts
• Manage and ensure SLA's (Service Level Agreements) are monitored and achieved throughout the event production process
• Involvement in pitch development, research, writing and presentation as required

Team Management
• Lead or participate in regular internal team and project meetings, managing communications between team members to ensure clarity and that all deliverables and timelines are met
• Work with team to ensure adherence to client requirements and expectations
• Coach and oversee junior team members and freelancers on execution of job requirements
• Provide support for other team members and peers as required
• Field questions and offer advice to team members to assist with creative problem solving

Budget Management
• Build competitive, accurate and detailed program budgets
• Manage budget revenue throughout the planning process
• Responsible for accurate budget reporting to clients and timely reconciliation of events
• Maximize and monitor opportunities for increasing value adds, savings, and cost efficiencies, by forming strong partnerships with trusted suppliers

Creative Management
• Participate in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients
• Keep up to date on the industry, new suppliers and solutions and share learnings with team
• Attend industry events to gain exposure to new ideas
• Continually look for innovative solutions and production methods
• Contribute and recommend ideas for alternative solutions or latest technologies to add value to client deliverables or improve internal processes

What You'll Bring:
• 6 - 8+ years' live and event experience
• Advanced project management skills including budget creation, management and reconciliation
• Experience with business meetings, product launches and experiential events
• Exceptional ability to establish relationships and maintain a positive rapport with clients, vendors and suppliers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced negotiating, risk management and contracting skills
• Good/advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good/advanced working knowledge of audio-visual systems as it relates to live events
• Creative problem solver, resourceful, team player
• Calm and flexible approach to handling the pressure and stress of ever-changing demands
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Ambitious and proactive
• Willing to travel when required
• Ability to work across time zones and with global event teams
• Advanced working knowledge of key APAC destinations including venues and suppliers
• Global event delivery experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels
• Familiarity with Salesforce and project collaboration tools (e.g. Slack)
• Experience working with technical vendors, fabricators, specialists and artists
• Bachelor's degree preferred

ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL:
• Assume responsibility for own environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety policies while having clean smart surroundings
• Work intelligently and ensure that team management is aware of problems or issues which negatively affect productivity
• Ensure knowledge is shared within the team to enable them to work smarter and more efficiently
• Build excellent relationships with the team through positive communications, adding to a positive work environment
• Accurate adherence to the company's time tracking policies and systems
• Work on ad hoc requests as required

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $100,000-$143,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Job Requisition ID: 94909

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About New York Life Insurance Co

New York Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the life insurers in the world, ranking #88 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list with over $540 billion in total assets under management, and more than $19 billion in surplus and AVR. New York Life and its subsidiaries provide insurance, investment, and retirement solutions. For 175 years, the company has been helping people put their love into action. It was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in New York.

New York Life Insurance Co Careers

Join the esteemed team at New York Life Insurance Co, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with unparalleled job opportunities. As one of the most respected names in life insurance, we offer a platform where professionalism meets innovation, creating an environment ripe for personal and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At New York Life Insurance Co, you will be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and fosters leadership. Our team is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing financial security and peace of mind to our clients. By joining us, you will collaborate with top-tier experts in finance and insurance, leveraging your skills to make a meaningful impact.

Explore Career Paths

Whether you are seeking an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, New York Life Insurance Co provides a variety of career paths to help you achieve your professional goals. Our commitment to career development is evident through extensive training programs and continuous learning opportunities that ensure our team remains at the forefront of the industry.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that drive innovation within the company and the insurance industry. New York Life Insurance Co is at the intersection of tradition and innovation, where we constantly strive to develop solutions that anticipate the needs of our clients.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at New York Life Insurance Co is our greatest asset. We thrive on collaboration and respect each other’s contributions, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Here, networking and mentorship go hand in hand with day-to-day operations, providing a robust support system for career advancement.

Future-Proof Your Career

With New York Life Insurance Co, your career is future-proofed with endless opportunities for advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your life both inside and outside of work, while our leadership and diversity training prepare you to take on new challenges.

Join Our Team

Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive their careers forward. Explore our job opportunities and find out how your talents can make a difference at New York Life Insurance Co.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest industry trends, career tips, and company news through our Careers Blog. Personalize your experience by subscribing to job alert emails, tailored to your preferences, and discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at New York Life Insurance Co.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join us? Prepare your resume and sharpen your interview skills to become part of a company that values vision, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. At New York Life Insurance Co, we are not just offering a job; we are offering a pathway to success.

New York Life Insurance Co – A Place Where Careers Are Made

From fostering innovation to encouraging diversity, New York Life Insurance Co is where you can pursue your passions and grow your career. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our clients and communities every day.
Learn more about New York Life Insurance Co
Size
11,960 employees
Industry
Founded
1845

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