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
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.
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.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Insurance
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