Strategist, Event Experience Planning at Principal in Des Moines, IA

Job description

What You'll Do As a Strategist, Event Experience Planning, you’ll independently plan and execute meetings, conferences, and events for internal and external stakeholders while delivering efficient solutions aligned with business needs and corporate brand strategy. Independently plan and execute conferences, meetings, webinars, and events while managing multiple priorities and timelines. Manage end-to-end event logistics including venues, vendors, speakers, technology, registration, food and beverage, transportation, onsite execution, budgets, and post-event evaluation. Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to develop event strategies and deliver a positive attendee experience, assisting in the delivery of desired business outcomes. Manage requests for proposals, vendor relationships, contracts, RSVPs, deposits, billing, and required documentation. Anticipate and resolve event challenges, adapt to changing priorities, and keep deliverables on track. Travel onsite to support assigned events through execution. Who You Are Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. 4+ years of related experience in conference, meeting, and/or event planning required. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical, negotiation, and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, respond to changing priorities, and work effectively under pressure. Some travel, including overnight stays required (up to 20%). Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Skills That Will Help You Stand Out Experience planning external-facing events for clients, advisors, brokers, or similar audiences, translating business objectives to effective attendee experiences while managing event logistics. Experience with technology solutions, including Cvent and BigMarker preferred. Experience with creation of event registration websites, mobile applications, webinars. Salary Range Information Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range $73150 - $99750 / year Time Off Program Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible Yes Additional Information Work Environment This role is located in our Des Moines office. We offer a hybrid work arrangement with 3-days in the office and 2-days remotely. Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links. Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants Investment Code of Ethics For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization. Experience Principal At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success