Director, Events & Sponsorships

Crum & Forster Company Overview

Crum & Forster (C&F) , with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A" (Excellent) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.

Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the October 2023 Great Place to Work ® Award for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization. For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: www.cfins.com.

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Job Description

Director, Events & Sponsorships

About

Information about the Role, Line of Business and Team:

The Director, Events & Sponsorships role works with the VP, Events & Sponsorships and the Corporate Communications team to support division and profit center leaders across C&F to develop, execute and manage corporate events that support business objectives and C&F wide strategies.

What You Will Do

• Engage and manage strategic internal and client-facing events for business partners which meet their needs and objectives
• Build trust and credibility for the Events & Sponsorship function across C&F businesses by developing strong client relationships and executing with excellence
• Deliver planning and idea creation through to successful event, understanding client goals and helping to develop goals into ideas that move the business needle and raise C&F’s profile
• Create events & sponsorships Cvent registration sites, surveys, event app/attendee hub, portal updates, reporting, budgeting, post-event details
• Engage Corporate Communications and Marketing team to support design, marketing and messaging, PR and digital assets, helping deliver connected marketing, as needed
• Work with business leads to capture ROI/ROE via Salesforce, Surveys, and other C&F platforms (connecting the dots)
• Manage events & sponsorships budgets and invoices throughout the planning lifecycle
• Assist with new requests for custom promotional items as needed
• Mentor junior team members
  
  

What YOU Will Bring To C&F

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Ability to manage and influence internal and external events, and deliver value for C&F
• Ability to negotiate and deliver maximum corporate value for sponsorship agreements
• Ability to effectively manage external vendor relationships
• Ability to manage multiple budgets and complex expenses in an accurate and timely manner
• A proactive attitude with a responsive and client-focused nature
• A sense of urgency, detail-oriented, and the ability to prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to use creative and critical thinking to identify and solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to work with change and ambiguity
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to think outside the box
• Strong organization, planning, project management, and time management skills
• Excellent collaboration, relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to function autonomously and effectively
• Understanding of corporate culture and ability to work well across organizational lines
• Drive and role model C&F values and core competencies
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years of overall related experience
• 5-10 years’ experience as a Corporate Event Planner, preferably in Insurance and/or Financial Services Industry
• Experience managing association sponsorships
• Ability to travel 20-30%, domestic
• Experience in managing events of all sizes, including internal and external meetings and conferences, marquis events, industry conferences, and more
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Cvent knowledge, super user desired
• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) Designation preferred
• Knowledge of CRM platforms (Salesforce) and Constant Contact, or other email distribution platforms a plus
  
  

What C&F Will Bring To You

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community
  
  

At C&F you will BELONG

If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know

Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $95,900 to a maximum of $159,900. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.