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Senior Event Lead

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: AssetMark
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-26
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
  • Management
    Event Manager / Planner
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* Manage and execute event programs designed to drive the acquisition of new independent advisors, as well as retention and increased wallet share of existing advisors
* Manage copy for event invitations, agendas, and follow-up communications to the right target audiences
* Lead, develop, train,n and inspire a team of event coordinators
* Manage large, detailed working budgets from start to finish
* Sourcing and property assessment, curating experiences for our advisors
* Create and maintain timelines and deliverable lists
* Lead and coordinate matrix-style program teams, including creative, video, and production
* Content Management Agenda curation and development
* Curate event approach and strategy in conjunction with Asset Mark Key stakeholders, VP, Brand, and Director Events
* Understand and manage vendors, vendor timelines
* Lead executive strategy presentations for cross-functional buy-in and approval
* Lead cross-functional team of specialists – including event strategists, content and messaging, theme and rationale developers, writers, designers, and production teams
* Manage, develop, and implement project plans and timelines, including communication schedules, and post-event meeting metrics
* With internal stakeholders, monitor event experiences and quality to continue improving experience, content, and results
* Ensure experience at all events meets or exceeds the expectations of internal clients as well as the brand image
* Understand event survey metrics and produce executive briefings of event results
* Initiate and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Sales, Product, Business Partners, and Marketing), all relevant content details in a timely manner to ensure alignment across the business
* In addition, seek feedback from internal partners about programs to continue to improve event outcomes over time
* Ensure seamless management and execution of events
* Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow their roles when applicable
* Attend select events throughout the year to review event delivery and attendee experience, as well as assess opportunities for improvement to implement within future events
* Support and fulfill other assignments within the events team or broader marketing department as needed
* Detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Lead, manage, and develop up-and-coming event team members
* Ability to strategically seethe whole event timeline and needs and develop frame work for deliverables without supervision
* Ability to lead discovery sessions and develop communication pathways utilizing PowerPoint and slides to drive connection and results
* Understanding of property assessment and sourcing
* High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Proven track record of successfully planning and executing large-scale events as an event lead
* Ability to create robust timelines in conjunction with multiple deliverables across the matrix event team
* Proven track record of leading, managing, and developing team members within events organizations
* Ability to take a theme and, within the business context, develop presentations that may include graphics and charts/graphs for others to present
* Desire and capacity to manage others
* Knowledge of production and event logistics
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of the company. Ability to build relationships with internal teams, external partners, and vendors
* Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and attention to detail
* Understanding of production and creative elements, and the ability to create holistic showflows
* High level of initiative and self-motivation
* Relational, optimistic, with the ability to create bridges within departments and cross-functionally towards success and connection
* Working knowledge of campaign functions in  is preferred
* Detail-oriented
* Travel per…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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