Transamerica
Senior Director, Strategic Events & Hospitality
Transamerica, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19102
Senior Director Of Meetings And Events
The Senior Director will lead a distributed team of meeting and event professionals focused on end to end planning and oversight of high quality meeting and event experiences. This person is expected to personally apply creativity and expertise to the design and execution of high level stakeholder experiences, dinners, client meetings, and national sales incentive trips. This role requires a professional with extensive event experience, strong vendor management capabilities, and networked relationships to Philadelphia's top-tier hospitality and dining venues. Core Responsibilities: Provide leadership and strategic direction in planning and executing high-impact executive meetings, dinners, and hospitality events at both local and national levels Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with premier venues and renowned chefs in the Philadelphia area to deliver exceptional event experiences Design and manage top tier sales incentive travel programs that drive performance and reward top talent Oversee the development and execution of internal Company sales conferences, C-suite management events, and in-person executive town halls Lead internal event planning team and manage key external partners to ensure seamless execution Ensure all events consistently reflect brand standards and compliance expectations Apply critical thinking and sound judgement to navigate and resolve unexpected circumstances as they arise with professionalism and agility Qualifications: Provide leadership and strategic direction in planning and executing high-impact executive meetings, dinners, and hospitality events at both local and national levels Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with premier venues and renowned chefs in the Philadelphia area to deliver exceptional event experiences Design and manage top tier sales incentive travel programs that drive performance and reward top talent Oversee the development and execution of internal Company sales conferences, C-suite management events, and in-person executive town halls Lead internal event planning team and manage key external partners to ensure seamless execution Ensure all events consistently reflect brand standards and compliance expectations Apply critical thinking and sound judgement to navigate and resolve unexpected circumstances as they arise with professionalism and agility Preferred Qualifications: Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), CMM or similar credentials Financial services background Experience with Industry Associations Strong travel and entertainment industry connections in Philadelphia; knows the local scene and has relationships with preferred access Experience managing high-level stakeholders and incentive travel Working Conditions: Hybrid office environment in Philadelphia Moderate travel What We Offer: For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits: Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package: Pension Plan 401k Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Reimbursement Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Discounts Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits: Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars Parental Leave
fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program College Coach Program Back-Up Care Program PTO for Volunteer Hours Employee Matching Gifts Program Employee Resource Groups Inclusion and Diversity Programs Employee Recognition Program Referral Bonus Programs Inclusion & Diversity: We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. Giving Back: We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work. Transamerica's Parent Company: Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. * As of December 31, 2023
The Senior Director will lead a distributed team of meeting and event professionals focused on end to end planning and oversight of high quality meeting and event experiences. This person is expected to personally apply creativity and expertise to the design and execution of high level stakeholder experiences, dinners, client meetings, and national sales incentive trips. This role requires a professional with extensive event experience, strong vendor management capabilities, and networked relationships to Philadelphia's top-tier hospitality and dining venues. Core Responsibilities: Provide leadership and strategic direction in planning and executing high-impact executive meetings, dinners, and hospitality events at both local and national levels Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with premier venues and renowned chefs in the Philadelphia area to deliver exceptional event experiences Design and manage top tier sales incentive travel programs that drive performance and reward top talent Oversee the development and execution of internal Company sales conferences, C-suite management events, and in-person executive town halls Lead internal event planning team and manage key external partners to ensure seamless execution Ensure all events consistently reflect brand standards and compliance expectations Apply critical thinking and sound judgement to navigate and resolve unexpected circumstances as they arise with professionalism and agility Qualifications: Provide leadership and strategic direction in planning and executing high-impact executive meetings, dinners, and hospitality events at both local and national levels Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with premier venues and renowned chefs in the Philadelphia area to deliver exceptional event experiences Design and manage top tier sales incentive travel programs that drive performance and reward top talent Oversee the development and execution of internal Company sales conferences, C-suite management events, and in-person executive town halls Lead internal event planning team and manage key external partners to ensure seamless execution Ensure all events consistently reflect brand standards and compliance expectations Apply critical thinking and sound judgement to navigate and resolve unexpected circumstances as they arise with professionalism and agility Preferred Qualifications: Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), CMM or similar credentials Financial services background Experience with Industry Associations Strong travel and entertainment industry connections in Philadelphia; knows the local scene and has relationships with preferred access Experience managing high-level stakeholders and incentive travel Working Conditions: Hybrid office environment in Philadelphia Moderate travel What We Offer: For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits: Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package: Pension Plan 401k Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Reimbursement Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Discounts Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits: Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars Parental Leave
fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program College Coach Program Back-Up Care Program PTO for Volunteer Hours Employee Matching Gifts Program Employee Resource Groups Inclusion and Diversity Programs Employee Recognition Program Referral Bonus Programs Inclusion & Diversity: We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. Giving Back: We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work. Transamerica's Parent Company: Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. * As of December 31, 2023