Overview:
If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we’re hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Corporate Events Manager. Our ideal candidate will own the planning and execution of internal corporate events.
What you’d be doing:
- Own the execution of internal events from inception through completion including generation of event ideas, preparation of budget, identification of venues, contract negotiation, and onsite execution.
- Brainstorm and source creative experiences including dinners and activities for events.
- Financial management of event budgets, including budget development, management, and post-meeting reconciliation.
- Lead negotiations for and book event space, arrange food and beverage, arrange supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements, and ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.).
- Financial management of event budgets, including budget development, management, and post-meeting reconciliation.
- Serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters.
- Prepare and modify event contracts as requested.
- Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
- Manage the coordination of event timelines, checklists, and project plans.
- Plan and maintain an internal events calendar.
- Support the execution of department and large company offsites (100+ people) by collaborating and coordinating with internal teams.
- Support the planning and execution of external events and trade shows as needed.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- 5+ years of experience in large- and small-scale corporate event planning
- The ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Consistent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Negotiation and decision-making skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible and willing to work long hours leading up to events (evenings, weekends) and ability travel
About the Marketing Team at SageSure:
A dynamic team of creative, strategic, and specialized professionals collaborate to handle every aspect of the marketing function at SageSure, from campaign strategy and market analysis to brand marketing and communications. Marketing at SageSure drives the business forward, helping us meet our ambitious business objectives and produce measurable results. In other words: your work directly contributes to the success of the organization. This is your opportunity to enhance your skills, leverage your subject matter expertise, collaborate cross-functionally, learn from service-oriented leaders across the business, and make your mark. Join us, and let’s grow together.
About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.
We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices—Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI—who are tackling the industry’s toughest challenges.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.
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What We Do
SageSure is an innovation-focused insurance and technology company specializing in underserved property markets. As the leading homeowners insurtech organization in the U.S. measured by premium and profitability, we offer more than 40 competitively priced insurance products on behalf of our carrier partners, serving 300,000+ policyholders. SageSure partners with a growing network of insurance agents and brokers in 14 coastal states.
