What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it.

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 take-charge professional to lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of complex, high-visibility meetings and events while guiding planners across the U.S. and Bermuda.

We’re looking for a polished, highly organized, and creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at multitasking, brings strong hospitality instincts, and consistently delivers exceptional, memorable experiences.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Impact: Oversee multiple events at a time that shape employee, client, and partner experiences at the highest level.

Creativity: Propose innovative event concepts and enhancements that elevate every event.

Collaboration: Collaborate with a high-performing team and mentor planners across the across the U.S. and Bermuda.

Growth: Expand your expertise in corporate event strategy, hospitality, technology, and brand management.

Key Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Execution

Autonomously plan and manage multiple events, from concept through onsite execution and closeout.
Build detailed project timelines, lead planning calls, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure flawless delivery.
Develop innovative event concepts, experiential activations, and cost-effective solutions aligned with brand and business goals.
Review BEOs and oversee on-site logistics, production, and post-event evaluations.

Budget & Vendor Oversight

Manage event budgets, monitor expenses, reconcile invoices, and provide post-event reporting.
Lead the RFP process, review contracts, and advise on complex terms to ensure compliance with Markel standards.
Source and manage vendors to ensure top-tier service and brand alignment.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Mentor and guide planners across the U.S. and Bermuda while supporting team development, process.
improvement, and achieve business goals.
Maintain clear communication across teams to ensure alignment and accountability.

Brand, Marketing & Guest Experience

Develop event communications, collateral, and materials in partnership with brand and internal stakeholders.
Create cohesive guest experiences, including signage, registration assets, gift programs, and on-site touchpoints.
Assist with promotional inventory and online store management to uphold quality and brand standards.

Technology & Administration

Use AI and analytic tools for research, reporting, and process optimization
Leverage Swoogo Event Platform to streamline event execution and deliver, polished professional event websites.
Stay current on event, hospitality, and technology trends.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Hospitality Management, Marketing preferred.
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation a plus.
5+ years of corporate meeting and event planning experience.
Proficient in Office 365, MS Teams, SharePoint, WebEx; Swoogo experience preferred.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
High-energy, service-driven, solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to travel and work occasional evenings/overtime.
Position based in Richmond, VA (no relocation).
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

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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.

Senior Meeting and Event Specialist

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