Event Planner - Corporate Events

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.

The Event & Conferences team is looking for a talented and experienced Event Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of corporate events, including conferences, meetings, and special functions. This individual will work from our headquarters in Cincinnati, OH.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and executes all aspects for meetings and/or special events, including conferences, dinners, hospitality events, meetings, special events, and other functions.

• Coordinates and participates in developing tracking processes and procedures for registration/attendance, special needs, scheduling, and event participation.

• Coordinates and participates in developing communications, including invitations, confirmations, collateral, meeting materials, etc.

• Participates in preparing event budgets and ensuring events stay within budget. Maintains records of expenses.

• May participate in negotiating services and contracts with service providers.

• Attends events to ensure adherence to protocol and to address any arising issues.

• May gather and report on post-event feedback from attendees.

• Coordinates logistics for the venue and amenities. Participates in recommending themes, presenters, guests, and/or activities that support business goals.

• Researches and/or selects a location and/or facility.

• Researches and recommends menu and beverage selections.

• Arranges transportation and/or accommodations.

• Coordinates all presentation requirements, including seating arrangements, multimedia equipment, and meeting documentation.

• Builds a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with customers, agents, and/or service providers. Provides excellent customer service.

• Maintains strong relationships with other functional areas (communications, travel, technology, etc.) necessary to accomplish tasks.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the organization, business/industry, and customers.

• Maintains current knowledge of event trends, event management protocol and best practices.

• Previous experience with Cvent or similar event management software is preferred.

• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office 365 applications is required.

• May provide guidance and assistance to lower-level positions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Public Relations, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.

• Generally, 5 years of event planning or other related experience

• Overnight travel of 5 - 10% based upon business needs.

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Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.