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The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! Overview

Markel, a Fortune 500 company, is seeking a proactive, creative, and detail-oriented Meeting & Event Specialist to support the planning and execution of high-quality meetings and events across the organization. This hands-on role manages logistics, budgeting, vendor coordination, onsite execution, and post-event reporting, while assisting with Markel’s promotional items program and internal online platform.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, excels at multitasking, thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering memorable experiences that reflect the Markel Style.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Impact: Deliver memorable events that strengthen connections with employees, clients, and partners.
Creativity: Propose ideas, enhancements, and innovative solutions to elevate the guest experience.
Dynamic environment: No two days are alike—plan, coordinate, and execute exciting initiatives.
Collaboration: Work with a supportive, high-performing team and contribute to continuous improvement.
Growth: Expand your expertise in corporate event planning, hospitality, technology, and branding.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution

Provide comprehensive coordination across all phases of event delivery, from planning and logistics to onsite setup, production, and post-event closeout.
Serve as dedicated support resource for the team through administrative tasks to enable seamless event operations and team success.

Vendor & Financial Management

Assist with RFPs, reviewing event orders, tracking budgets, and reconciling expenses.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure services and materials are professional and appropriately reflect high standards.

Branding, Guest Experience & Logistics

Create compelling branded event materials and signage to enhance guest experience.
Leverage Swoogo Event Platform to streamline event execution and deliver, polished professional event communications and websites.
Prepare essential items such as nametags, gift bags, seating charts, and registration lists.
Maintain accurate event documentation and support post-event follow-up to ensure transparency and accountability.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Continuous Improvement

Research new event possibilities, propose creative approaches, and champion cost-saving initiatives.

Professional Development

Participate in ongoing learning opportunities and contribute to a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Hospitality Management, Marketing preferred.
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation a plus.
3+ years of corporate meeting and event planning experience.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and solution-driven.
Proficient in Office 365, MS Teams, SharePoint, WebEx; Swoogo experience preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, travel overnight, and work occasional evenings/overtime.
Richmond, VA-based (no relocation).
English required.

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US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. 

We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.

All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Caution: Employment scams

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:

All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.

All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. 

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.

No agencies please.

Meeting and Event Specialist

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