Join a great place to work with MissionSquare Retirement, a FINANCIAL SERVICES LEADER in public sector employee retirement products and services. Headquartered in Washington, DC, MissionSquare Retirement was founded to provide portable retirement benefits for city and county managers, enabling accumulated retirement assets to be transferred between employers. Today, MissionSquare Retirement serves more than 1.5 million participant accounts, and more than 9,000 retirement plans across the country. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare Retirement's Marketing team.
As the Senior Director, Events & Sponsorship for MissionSquare Retirement, you will be reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer and joining a team of experienced, passionate marketing professionals dedicated to serving our clients. You will lead our overall events and sponsorship program, internally and across the financial services industry, with a hyper-focus on lead generation and expansion of brand recognition in the market. This role will be the perfect fit for you if you are an experienced, highly motivated event & sponsorship professional who takes a creative and strategic approach to event and sponsorship marketing.
Essential Functions for this role include: - Lead national & regional sponsorships and events team.
- Oversee event logistics (lodging, meeting space, receptions, meals, etc.) for the following activities: executive retreats, board meetings, National Sales Conference, corporate events, client advisory, consultant advisory, enterprise partnerships, etc.
- Establish and nurture relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts to craft and implement creative and logistical aspects of all events.
- Build, cultivate, and improve the systems, processes, and tools that enable high-impact events and the achievement of strategic goals.
- Travel and scheduling flexibility is a required aspect of the job
If you have the following skills, we encourage you to apply: - Minimum of 10+ years successful event management experience, preferably within the financial services or a related industry
- BA/BS or equivalent experience
- Strategic Thinker/ Ability to provide Creative Solutions
- Proven leadership skills building and leading high performing organizations
- Strong experience and success in managing and negotiating with third-party vendors
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once, set priorities, work independently, problem solve, improvise, and function as part of a team that must perform under pressure
- Ability to influence those over whom there is no authority
- Digital acumen
- PowerPoint
- MS Excel
To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer: - Competitive Total Rewards (compensation and benefits) package, including 401(k) Plan with matching contributions
- Varied incentive plans
- Flexible/Hybrid work schedules
- Wellness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional and career development courses
- Mentoring programs
- Volunteerism program
As a company, MissionSquare Retirement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected classifications under any applicable law.
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