Event Planner

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial we believe action is everything. Thats why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who Youll Work With

We tell the powerful story of how Corebridge makes it possible for more people and institutions to take action in financial lives for their own and on behalf of others. Our team designs and executes advertising programs internal and external communications strategies and client and prospect engagement programs to showcase who Corebridge is to our customers distribution partners and employees. Our team oversees brand positioning and strategy digital and social media employee and executive communications media relations industry research and thought leadership product marketing customer regulatory communications and social impact and sponsorship programming.

About The Role

As an Event Planner on the Events & Sponsorships team you will support the design and end-to-end execution of a portfolio of industry-leading events and meetings for Corebridge this role you will have the opportunity to bring new thinking to building breakthrough programs that drive engagement business outcomes and affinity with partners clients and employees and support the goals and growth of the organization. The ideal candidate for this role has experience working with C-suite and executive leaders board members and clients and will bring a blend of creative strategic and consultative skills a collaborative can-do mindset and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to put plans into action to drive success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and activate a portfolio of best-in-class meetings: Board and related meetings internal and external meetings client and partner events and conferences including location and venue selection vendor negotiation and contract approval development of meeting themes and agendas identification scheduling and management of internal and external speakers coordination of logistics before during and after the events post-event surveys and reviews. Build and maintain registration sites and mobile apps using Cvent.
• Create event budget plans and provide regular oversight and management of same with accountability for variances and driving savings through negotiations and concessions.
• Write and manage RFPs hotel and venue selection contract negotiations approvals and supplier selection based on preferred companies and using company guidelines and tools.

• Lead meetings with internal contacts and external vendors for planning purposes. Produce meeting agendas and notes to share pre and post event. Assign/re-cap next steps.
• Bring key programs to life by collaborating with marketing and business colleagues to deliver experiential marketing initiatives including digital engagement programs and brand activations.
• Manage third-party resources and agencies including visual design technical and production teams destination management agencies photographer/videographers and live entertainment.
• Proactively recommends process improvements including use of self-service tools checklists and materials for smaller scale events to drive efficiencies and focus on higher value work.
• Proactively identify major issues and financial or reputational risks to Head of Events and recommends appropriate action.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position and the requirements of the job may change in line with business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience planning events in varying sizes including large scale/complex sales trainings executive meetings Board and associated committee meetings client events sales incentives sponsorships association meetings and employee appreciations.
• Strong business acumen and industry experience preferred as well as ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Food and Beverage planning and BEO review
• Ground transportation planning and oversight
• Coordination of group travel flight booking and billing
• Hotel room block management
• Sourcing and RFP experience
• Negotiate group contracts with hotels and vendors and obtain concessions. Understand common contractual clauses such as Attrition Force Majeure and Cancellation/Re-booking.
• Deep verbal and written communication skills and an eye for visual design
• Experience bringing to life in-person and digital engagement programs
• Budget management expertise and proven strong negotiation skills
• Excellent creative problem-solving and team collaboration abilities
• Meticulous project management skills with ability to think strategically while focusing on the details necessary to plan and flawlessly execute successful programs
• Executive presence required
• Knowledge and understanding of FINRA entertainment and gift rules/SRO regulatory requirements and guidelines
• 5 years of professional experience Financial Services industry experience preferred
• Deep knowledge of CVENT event management and Attendee Hub functionality and features.
• Travel required (25% varying times throughout the year)

Desired Degrees / Certifications

• Bachelors degree required preferably in Event Management Communications or Marketing disciplines
• CMP or CMM certified preferred

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financials Houston TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

25%

Why Corebridge

At Corebridge Financial we prioritize the health well-being and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options which vary by location. In the U.S. our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1 up to $5000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal state and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race color religion sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability neurodivergence age veteran status or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation growth and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives we invest in each employee seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process please send an email to . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable federal state and local law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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