**Resp & Qualifications** **PURPOSE:** Manages events, and key transformation initiatives. Lead cross-functionally with business units internally and external partners to plan and execute each event successfully; also supports media relations and social team to generate coverage for key events, product launches, and campaigns. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** + Design, implement, and manage plans and events focused on growing CareFirst brand awareness and favorability. Establishes market presence by executing event plans; publicizing events; promoting services. + Manages and coaches staff on vision, priorities, projects, and individual performance and development. Continually reviews staffing requirements and makes recommendations as needed for additional support. Makes decisions regarding hiring, promotion, and development. + Manages the team in the execution and planning of corporate events by developing program design; organizing event suppliers; coordinating production team; staffing. Must have ability to manage and oversee high visibility work. Gathers feedback to analyze event performance and drives improvements for future events. + Handles ordering and invoicing of show services. Manages budgets and adjusts when necessary. Books venues and negotiates contracts and fees for venues and partners. + Leads the development and approval of event signage, branding assets and consumer premiums, including management of sponsor approval process, vendor management and in market installation, as well as documentation of event branding for sponsor materials. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:** This position manages 4 people. **QUALIFICATIONS:** **Education Level:** Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Event Planning, Public Relations, Business or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. **Experience:** + 5 years Progressive experience in an events planning role in a project management capacity overseeing venue lists, set-up, registration, attendance and committee lists. + 1 year supervisory experience. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)** + Strong customer orientation to conduct demographic analysis as it relates to clients. + Strong negotiation and relationship building skills. + Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures. + Strong research and strategic analysis skills. + Proficient in Microsoft Applications. + Strong event planning skillset, both pre and post event. + Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging. **Salary Range:** $100,720 - $186,962 **Travel Requirements:** Local and out of state **Estimate Amount:** 15% **Salary Range Disclaimer** The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). **Department** Associate and Plan Engagement **Equal Employment Opportunity** CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. **Where To Apply** Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers **Federal Disc/Physical Demand** Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted. **Sponsorship in US** Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship \#LI-DM1 REQNUMBER: 21180