Sr. Manager, Meetings & Events (Madison, WI - Hybrid)

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone.  We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.

Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition

Job Purpose

This position leads the strategic planning and execution of TruStage meetings and/or events. As a member of the Enterprise Marketing and Brand team, this role leads the development of our meeting and event strategies, owns the annual calendar and leads execution teams. This role partners closely with Marketing Strategy, Integrated Media, B2B Distribution Enablement, System Relations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, consistency, execution excellence and measurable impact across all experiences and engagements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee a multi-disciplinary team responsible for meeting and/or event strategy and execution – providing coaching and mentorship fostering professional growth and development
• Lead annual planning for enterprise events and/or partner meetings, in support of enterprise and business specific goals and objectives
• Collaborate with marketing strategy, brand, and competitive intelligence to ensure event and meeting content aligns with the enterprise content strategy, business value props and customer needs
• Partner with sales, marketing, and analytics to define KPIs, measure ROI, and continuously improve event and meeting effectiveness.
• Leverage technology and data to create scalable, program-driven experiences and share insights across teams.
• Negotiate sponsorships and contracts, manage budgets, and ensure operational excellence.
• Stay current on best practices for in-person, hybrid, and virtual meeting and events and apply them to enhance customer experience and sales funnel acceleration.
• Foster strong relationships across internal teams and external partners through proactive communication and collaboration.

The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in B2B sales, marketing, customer experience, or event strategy.
• 5+ years of team leadership experience, including coaching and development.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation preferred.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive change through data-driven insights.
•  Strong project management, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services or insurance preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in experiential storytelling and leveraging analytics to drive business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability in the following:
  • Event experience and meeting design
  • Change management
  • Content and learning Strategy
  • Creativity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Needs Analysis
  • Resilient problem Solving
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Prior experience in sales, marketing, PR, or communications preferred.

Position Specific:
 

EVENT

• Oversee a multi-disciplinary team responsible for event production, planning, speaker bureau management, and tradeshow execution.
• Based on analysis, leads recommendation development for the distribution of event across acquisition, retention and revenue producing opportunities.
• Determines the best way to leverage reoccurring / annual events in partnership within broader marketing strategists

MEETING

• Partners closely with sales, serving as an extension of sales enablement
• Develop and execute a holistic annual strategy that maximizes key partner meetings such as State League Meetings, Partner Councils, Business Exchange, and Executive Exchange
• Aligns meeting content to deliver on priority organizational business objectives

If you’re ready to help make a difference, apply today.  A resume is required to apply. TruStage may process applicant information using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool.  This tool automatically generates a screening score based on how well applicant information matches the requirements and qualifications for the position. TruStage recruiters use the screening score as a guide to further evaluate candidates; the score is one component of an application review and does not automatically determine whether a candidate moves forward.  Candidates may choose to opt out of this process.

Compensation may vary based on the job level, your geographic work location, position incentive plan and exemption status.

 

Base Salary Range:

$119,100.00 - $178,700.00

 

At TruStage, we believe a sound, inclusive benefits program is of vital importance, along with a flexible workplace that allows for work-life balance, career growth and retirement assistance. In addition to your base pay, your position may be eligible for an annual incentive (bonus) plan.  Additional benefits available to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability plans, parental leave, paid time off, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, just to name a few. Beyond pay and benefits, we also recognize that flexibility, including working in a place you prefer, is essential to caring for our employees.  We will continue to strive to offer flexibility and invest in technology and other tools that will make hybrid working normal rather than an exception, so that when “life happens,” you can focus on what’s most important.

Accommodation request

TruStage is a place where everyone can bring their best self and thrive. If you need application or interview process accommodations, please contact the accessibility department.