Unum is a leading provider of employee benefits and service solutions, dedicated to helping clients thrive through life’s important moments. As part of the Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company with a strong presence in the United States and international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, Unum provides a comprehensive range of insurance products to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company also maintains significant operations in Portland, Maine, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and numerous field offices across the U.S. Unum embraces an inclusive and diverse culture, committed to ensuring all employees enjoy opportunities for professional development and personal growth. The company values high performance and offers competitive salary packages with performance-based incentive plans, robust healthcare benefits, driven by values of integrity, accountability, and customer focus.
Joining Unum means becoming part of an award-winning culture that prioritizes mental health support, career advancement opportunities, and flexible work environments. Employees also have access to generous paid time off, including volunteer paid time, student loan repayment options, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan featuring up to 9.5 percent employer contributions to a 401(k) plan. This commitment to employee well-being and professional fulfillment helps create a high-performing team dedicated to positively impacting more than 39 million customers worldwide.
The role of the Meeting and Events Planner at Unum is integral to the company's mission by ensuring effective support plans for corporate, Colonial Life, and Unum meetings and events. This full-time, onsite position requires the candidate to provide administrative and logistical support, utilizing specialized technical knowledge and meeting planning tools to flawlessly execute conferences and events. The individual will work closely with business partners and the Meetings and Events team to develop programs from conception to completion. Responsibilities range from designing event schedules and managing logistics such as travel arrangements and vendor relations to handling on-site execution to deliver exceptional experiences.
The Meeting and Events Planner will manage smaller-scale meetings and provide support for larger events, continuously improving processes and workflows. Furthermore, the role demands excellent communication skills to liaise with senior management, vendors, and attendees, ensuring all meeting requirements are met within established budgets. The planner is accountable for negotiating contracts, managing budgets, and coordinating promotional materials and recognition awards. Travel may be required to support event development and execution. This position offers a salary range between $53,300 and $100,700, commensurate with skill and experience. It is an exciting opportunity for experienced meeting planners who seek a professional environment encouraging creativity, project ownership, and collaboration.
Bachelor's degree preferred
Four or more years of meeting and planning experience
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently
High level of professionalism
Willingness to travel
CMP certification preferred.
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