Transamerica · 1 week ago
Senior Meeting & Events Planner
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expTransamerica is a financial services company that values hard work and innovative thinking. The Senior Meeting & Events Planner will plan and execute a variety of enterprise-wide meetings and events, ensuring high-quality programs and customer service for participants.
Financial ServicesImpact InvestingInsurance
Responsibilities
Plan medium/large size meetings and events and assist with larger meetings for employees and clients
Provide support to the client before, during and after meetings and events. Update and follow meeting checklists. Execute on-site support when applicable
Research meeting sites, hotels, and other vendors to compare services and cost estimates
Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts and ensure all company clauses are included
Create registration website. Develop necessary reports (rooming lists, manifests, etc.)
Responsible for site selection and food and beverage selections, as well as determine needs for audio-visual, transportation, and other services as needed
Allocate planned budgets for meetings and events
Ensure materials (invites, websites, presentations, etc.) are compliance approved and meet brand standards
Maintain accurate and updated meeting records. Track historical data for future budgeting planning
Apply fundamental concepts; work on assignments of moderate scope and complexity with limited oversight; make recommendations for changes to procedures and perform varied work requiring some originality or ingenuity
Mentor other planners
Provide expertise and guidance regarding event planning issues and processes including but not limited to housing management, food and beverage planning, meeting room sets, audio visual specifications, and travel services
Assist clients with agenda development
Solve complex problems in creative ways; initiative and independent judgment required; operate with latitude for un-reviewed action or decision; review progress and evaluate results; exhibit leadership skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in marketing or relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Seven years of experience in event and program management
Proficient computer skills including email, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse personalities in a tactful and flexible manner
Good reasoning skills and sound judgment
Ability to handle multiple projects, while meeting related deadlines
Leadership skills with the ability to organize, analyze and prioritize work assignments
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs
Company
Transamerica
Transamerica is a private holding company that provides services for various life insurance companies and investment firms. It is a sub-organization of Aegon.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (39)
2024 (33)
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2022 (52)
2021 (42)
2020 (46)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1999-02-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Will Fuller
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Yorks
Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
2025-12-21
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