What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Accounts Event Strategist - Hybrid - Cigna Healthcare position at Cigna Healthcare?
Overview Of Position Responsibilities
This role will be responsible for working closely with Cigna Healthcare’s National Accounts (NA) business leaders to help develop and activate meeting strategies and agendas for NA’s internal and external events, including National Accounts Forum, Client Advisory Board, and other large NA sponsored/owned events. The individual will represent the needs of the business in ensuring these events align to the segment’s business strategies and stated goals and will work closely with event planners to determine the best ways to achieve those goals.
Key Responsibilities
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 113,600 - 189,300 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.
About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
This role will be responsible for working closely with Cigna Healthcare’s National Accounts (NA) business leaders to help develop and activate meeting strategies and agendas for NA’s internal and external events, including National Accounts Forum, Client Advisory Board, and other large NA sponsored/owned events. The individual will represent the needs of the business in ensuring these events align to the segment’s business strategies and stated goals and will work closely with event planners to determine the best ways to achieve those goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate and manage relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners to understand business needs and identify strategic goals for NA events.
- Develop comprehensive event plans that align with company objectives and target audiences and that consider all stakeholders’ interests and ensures the event’s success.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (marketing, communications, events COE) to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Research target audiences, understand their preferences and motivations, and use this knowledge to help create an effective event plan.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate innovative event elements.
- Align with Marketing and Events COE to propose creative event formats and experiences to enhance attendee engagement.
- Conduct participant needs analyses to ensure event relevance and value.
- Research market and industry trends that will impact event performance.
- Other duties as required.
- Bachelor's degree and 10 years of work experience in business planning or corporate events required.
- Ability to articulate how—and by how much—an event drives growth, efficiency, and loyalty for the business and brand.
- Strong strategic thinking skills to develop effective event strategies; deep understanding of the business and what targeted audiences value.
- Strong skills in problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, communication, and collaboration.
- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage multiple events and stakeholders simultaneously within deadlines.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of marketing principles to effectively promote events and achieve desired outcomes.
- Requires travel (~15-20% of time) and off-hours projects.
- Experience using advanced functions of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 113,600 - 189,300 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.
About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
