Western National Group & Umialik Insurance
Corporate Event Manager
Western National Group & Umialik Insurance, Edina, Minnesota, United States,
Who are we?
Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we’ve built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That’s the power of “nice”. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.
Does this opportunity interest you?
Western National is seeking a Corporate Event Manager to join our team!
The individual in this role will have the opportunity to plan, organize, and execute both external and internal events to support business needs across multiple office locations. The Corporate Event Manager will ensure that all events are professionally executed, align with company goals, and provide a positive experience for all participants.
What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?
Independently plans, manages, and executes events of all sizes internally and externally to support business needs across multiple office locations.
Develops and manages event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
Develops event concepts, themes, and agendas that align with company objectives.
Manages event logistics including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodations.
Oversees event invitations, save the dates, and other email/mail communications related to events by working with the Communications Team for design and execution.
Provides onsite leadership at live events by making real-time, independent decisions; directing staff and volunteers; assessing risks; and course-correcting when necessary to ensure the event remains successful, on budget, and aligned with its mission.
Manages the event calendar and works collaboratively with departments across the Group to plan and track events throughout the fiscal year.
Partners with departments across the Group to determine event goals, objectives, and final event logistics.
Tracks expenses and negotiates with vendors to maximize value within budget constraints.
Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors, suppliers, and venues.
Communicates with stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
Utilizes various channels to promote events and ensure high participation rates.
Conducts post-event evaluations to gather feedback and assess event success.
Prepares reports detailing event outcomes and areas for improvement.
Approves expenditures within the established event budget.
Selects and negotiates with vendors and suppliers.
Develops and approves event themes, agendas, and other related items.
Quickly identifies and resolves any issues that arise during the planning and execution of events.
Demonstrates adaptability by adjusting plans and logistics as needed to accommodate changing circumstances and last-minute challenges.
Develops creative solutions to enhance event experiences and meet the diverse needs of participants.
Consistently acts according to our customer experience standards by responding quickly, maintaining a positive attitude, building rapport, demonstrating empathy, managing the customer’s expectations, using the proper communication channel for the situation, and taking ownership to ensure the customer’s issue is resolved.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate?
Three to five years of experience in event planning or coordination, preferably within the insurance or corporate sector.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in event management software.
Exceptional customer service skills with a passion for event coordination and hospitality.
Proficient use of various core systems, office and computer equipment, and software packages.
Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, business administration, or a related field preferred, experience in lieu of degree acceptable.
What will our ideal candidate have?
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and team members.
Familiarity with virtual event platforms and digital marketing tools.
Ability to develop innovative and engaging event concepts.
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
Compensation overview
The full hiring range for this role is $56,800 - $85,200, annually. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and/or may be considered for other positions.
Culture and Total Rewards
Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.
Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for the past four consecutive years. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.
Western National offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:
Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
Paid parental leave
Bonus opportunities
Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.
Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we’ve built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That’s the power of “nice”. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.
Does this opportunity interest you?
Western National is seeking a Corporate Event Manager to join our team!
The individual in this role will have the opportunity to plan, organize, and execute both external and internal events to support business needs across multiple office locations. The Corporate Event Manager will ensure that all events are professionally executed, align with company goals, and provide a positive experience for all participants.
What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?
Independently plans, manages, and executes events of all sizes internally and externally to support business needs across multiple office locations.
Develops and manages event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
Develops event concepts, themes, and agendas that align with company objectives.
Manages event logistics including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodations.
Oversees event invitations, save the dates, and other email/mail communications related to events by working with the Communications Team for design and execution.
Provides onsite leadership at live events by making real-time, independent decisions; directing staff and volunteers; assessing risks; and course-correcting when necessary to ensure the event remains successful, on budget, and aligned with its mission.
Manages the event calendar and works collaboratively with departments across the Group to plan and track events throughout the fiscal year.
Partners with departments across the Group to determine event goals, objectives, and final event logistics.
Tracks expenses and negotiates with vendors to maximize value within budget constraints.
Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors, suppliers, and venues.
Communicates with stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
Utilizes various channels to promote events and ensure high participation rates.
Conducts post-event evaluations to gather feedback and assess event success.
Prepares reports detailing event outcomes and areas for improvement.
Approves expenditures within the established event budget.
Selects and negotiates with vendors and suppliers.
Develops and approves event themes, agendas, and other related items.
Quickly identifies and resolves any issues that arise during the planning and execution of events.
Demonstrates adaptability by adjusting plans and logistics as needed to accommodate changing circumstances and last-minute challenges.
Develops creative solutions to enhance event experiences and meet the diverse needs of participants.
Consistently acts according to our customer experience standards by responding quickly, maintaining a positive attitude, building rapport, demonstrating empathy, managing the customer’s expectations, using the proper communication channel for the situation, and taking ownership to ensure the customer’s issue is resolved.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate?
Three to five years of experience in event planning or coordination, preferably within the insurance or corporate sector.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in event management software.
Exceptional customer service skills with a passion for event coordination and hospitality.
Proficient use of various core systems, office and computer equipment, and software packages.
Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, business administration, or a related field preferred, experience in lieu of degree acceptable.
What will our ideal candidate have?
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and team members.
Familiarity with virtual event platforms and digital marketing tools.
Ability to develop innovative and engaging event concepts.
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
Compensation overview
The full hiring range for this role is $56,800 - $85,200, annually. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and/or may be considered for other positions.
Culture and Total Rewards
Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.
Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for the past four consecutive years. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.
Western National offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:
Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
Paid parental leave
Bonus opportunities
Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.
Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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