Partnership & Event Marketing Manager

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The Partnership Event Marketing Manager is part of the Partnership Marketing team and is responsible for activation and event experiences for a subset of Gallagher’s sports and entertainment partnership portfolio in North America.

We are seeking a meticulous event marketing manager who will be responsible for driving a strategic approach to events, enhancing our organization’s brand and improving client loyalty.

• Run events and hospitality for a subset of accounts, i.e. partners, within Gallagher’s sports and entertainment partnership portfolio.
• Plan, coordinate and execute marketing events, including logistics, budgeting and timelines from start to finish
• Communicate effectively across different divisions and levels of the organization to execute partnership assets
• Negotiate event contracts and work with various vendors in close coordination with marketing leaders and legal, where needed
• Liaise closely with partners, local offices and team members to execute marquee partnership events.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of the insurance brokerage business.

Highly Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality or related field
• 3-5 years in an event marketing position, preferably in sports marketing or related industry
• 10-20% travel required to meet with partner organizations
• Experience in organizing and completing sports events or large-scale marketing events
• Familiarity with various sports leagues, sports trends & fan behavior a plus

Work Traits:

• Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize projects to meet desired deadlines
• Innovative thinking and the ability to conceptualize events and make recommendations for improvements
• Ability to work independently while being able to establish strong working relationships with a network of internal and external staff
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, sponsors, and partners.
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges that arise during event planning and execution.
• Shown ability to lead and motivate teams, both internal and external, to deliver successful events.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to oversee and manage sports events.
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Customer-service orientation
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office, Adobe Creative, Smartsheet, Cvent a plus

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On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

 Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

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Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

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Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.