Senior Event Planner (Hybrid)

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today. Working Arrangement Hybrid Job Description Meeting and Event Management is a dynamic team of professionals responsible for providing extensive knowledge and expertise specializing in the design, planning, administration and implementation of meetings, conferences, and special events for the Manulife/John Hancock’s Global Wealth and Asset Management businesses in North America. Part of the Marketing team, the group is responsible for meetings and events supporting our Retail, Retirement, and Institutional businesses. The Senior Event Planner is responsible for coordinating and completing events. This position provides support services for meetings, conferences and special events as required by the collaborators within the Global Wealth & Asset Management team. Responsibilities: Work with internal partners, Sales Leaders and Business Liaisons to determine complete needs analysis of program including venue specifics and budget parameters. Make recommendations on location, theme, promotional material, etc. Lead project team meetings, and ensure project plan dates and deliverables are being met Use Cvent to set up meeting/conference registration forms and websites and manage speaker requests. Coordination and producing complete management information itineraries for delegates attending meetings, conferences, and special events. The management information is used by the Director of the area Conference Specialists, Hotel Representatives, Travel Destination Representatives, Ground Handlers, and other external suppliers who partner with the department on projects and events. The accuracy and detail of the management reports is crucial to the execution and success of every event. Produce hotel reports including room type, arrival/departure dates, room credit, special requirements, etc. Generate arrival/departure manifests Produce meeting/conference tour information. Prepare confirmation emails for attendees including details of hotel accommodation, arrival information and any other supporting information. Preparation of attendee information kits including business agenda, transportation details, name badge and relevant material. Ensure work is delivered accurately on time and within budget. Track and manage budgets for projects and work with finance on projections. Seek continuous improvement. Collaborate with internal marketing colleagues to produce the highest quality work every day. Ability to manage large sized events alone Develop strong working relationships and partnerships across centralized departments and business units Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to maintain and contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes positive work relations with co-workers. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree is required. 5-10 years of experience in the events or hospitality industry Experience in finance or cooperate event planning company preferred. CMP Designation preferred Experience with CVENT desired or CVENT Certified Solid understanding of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT. Ability to learn new technology and applications Attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organization skills and time management skills Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal community and external providers Excellent verbal, written and listening communications skills, Bilingual in French an asset Ability to work independently and under pressure during “peak periods” Ability to take direction from multiple individuals and prioritize in an environment with competing demands Strong teammate with a high commitment to quality work and service Ability to multi-task, be flexible and move from one priority to another while maintaining a high level of accuracy Hospitality industry knowledge and experience helpful #LI-JH #LI-hybrid Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today. About John Hancock and Manulife John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com. One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com. Salary & Benefits The annual base salary for this role is listed below. Primary Location Boston, Massachusetts Salary range is expected to be between $84,000.00 USD - $151,200.00 USD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify I Pay Transparency Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. We offer work that challenges and makes a difference within a flexible and supportive environment, so you can help make decisions easier and lives better for our customers. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognitions. 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