Sr. Event Planner
Fidelity & Guaranty Life · Remote
This role will focus on aligning with our Sales teams and coordinating distribution-related programs across the Marketing team. The successful candidate should have some knowledge of annuity products, experience supporting or as part of a financial services sales team, and an aptitude for marketing. This position will manage the end-to-end planning of Retail & Internal Events.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the main planning contact with oversight on budget, vendor management, client relationship, logistics and tax reporting.
- Coordinate with SVP level and above to ensure the F&G experience is carried through to the advisor through thoughtful planning, attention to detail, relevant content and the highest level of customer service
- Represent F&G to our strategic partners to leverage their thought leadership and advisor education opportunities to bring to the advisor audience
- Manage event registration systems to allow for an advisor friendly process
- Proactively consider opportunities for ongoing improvement of the advisor experience
Supervisory Responsibilities: This role does not have formal people leadership responsibilities but may provide guidance, mentorship, or subject matter expertise to others.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Creative and inquisitive thinker
- Strong writing and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to work within a multi-functional financial services environment to prioritize and spearhead sales team marketing priorities as they relate to overall, and often shifting team objectives and strategies
- Aptitude to learn key product capabilities and incorporate into effective marketing approaches
- Must have excellent listening skills to discern most important aspects of sales team requests
- Must be detail-oriented with proficient organization skills
- Must work in a collaborative environment and take direction from a number of individuals at the same time based on project demand
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; resourceful, action oriented, and ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced organization.
- Comfortable in a high energy environment that values creativity, self-motivation, honesty and accountability.
- Work environment will be fast-paced and deadline-oriented so must be able to handle multiple projects with multiple players from a variety of locations at any given time.
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related degree
Years of Experience
- 3+ year of relevant experience
- 3+ years of experience in insurance or financial marketing corporate events
- Exposure to marketing to independent marketing organizations highly desirable
- Financial Services knowledge; insurance industry preferred
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Additional Information
Work Environments
F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@fglife.com.
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About F&G
Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.