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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in conference management, strategic vision development, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance member engagement and value. Proven ability to manage budgets, lead teams, and implement innovative approaches to event planning and execution.
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Conference ManagementStrategic Vision DevelopmentTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementStakeholder Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Event ManagementMarket AnalysisContent DevelopmentBudgetingProject ManagementSponsorship OpportunitiesMember Engagement StrategiesCompetitive AnalysisFeedback ImplementationInnovative Approaches
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationFacilitationDecision-Making
Certifications & Qualifications
CMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesTrade AssociationProfessional AssociationMember ValueBrand Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop the strategic vision for convening to increase member value and engagement
- Refresh the convening vision in response to marketplace changes and evolving member needs
- Gather, manage, and prioritize member needs and market opportunities
- Shape the content and thematic focus of member gatherings
- Perform competitive analyses and use market intelligence to advise on future events, solutions, and experiences
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives
- Implement strategy through business plans, budgets, and reporting
- Conduct annual analysis of convening activities
- Manage revenue and expense budgets for all conferences
- Lead and develop conferences and events teams
- Establish best practices and evaluate the quality and value of member gatherings
- Expand or sunset programs as appropriate
- Align thematic messaging, content, and activities with organizational strategy and member interests
- Establish processes for capturing and sharing member feedback
- Use feedback to inform convening strategy and activities
- Build and maintain relationships with industry influencers and strategic partners
- Introduce innovative approaches to enhance attendee experiences and champion breakthrough ideas
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in related field; advanced degrees and certifications are a plus
- 10+ years of comprehensive experience in roles related to convening and conference management
- Financial services experience/knowledge strongly preferred
- Trade or professional association experience is a plus
- 7+ years of experience managing a team and as a leader of leaders
- Extensive experience and success in building brand experiences through meetings and event management and sponsorship opportunities
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including occasional weekend travel
- CMP certification preferred
- Deep understanding of conference management with a proven track record of delivering highly valued content and profitably growing a conference/convening business
- Ability to develop strategic visions, identify opportunities, and evolve brand presence in convening
- Ability to influence peers and stakeholders without direct authority
- Ability to build collaborative and trusted relationships
- Strong leadership, change management, communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, negotiation, project management, and budget management skills
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Strong decision-making, prioritization, organization, attention to detail, and follow-up skills
- Professional judgment and competence
- Ability to lead according to LIMRA and LOMA’s ICARE values
Benefits
Comp & perks- Inclusive workplace committed to valuing and empowering individuals
- Equal Opportunity employer
- Opportunities for collaboration, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions