**Position Summary** The Senior Event Planner will be responsible for designing, organizing, and executing high-end, personalized events tailored to the needs and preferences of private clients and the business. This role involves managing all aspects of event planning, from concept development to execution, and ensuring exceptional experiences aligning with Guardian strategic goals. Must have the ability to lead and participate within cross-functional project team(s) to deliver successful programs. **Specific responsibilities include pre-event planning, execution, and post-event logistics, such as:** + Private Client Group Event experience preferred, including knowledge of current trends in luxury events, hospitality, and client services needed to create unique, memorable experiences that cater to a discerning clientele. + Work closely with business partners to understand their vision, preferences, and objectives for events. + Develop customized event concepts and design elements that align with client expectations and brand standards. + Plan, organize, and execute all event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, and contract negotiations. + Coordinate event details such as catering, entertainment, décor, audio-visual setups, transportation, and guest accommodations. + Manage event timelines, schedules, and budgets, ensuring all details are on track and within client-approved guidelines. + Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the planning process and during the event. + Provide high-touch, personalized service to build trust and maintain strong client relationships. + Respond promptly to client needs and concerns, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty. + Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, finance, and operations, to align event objectivesand ensure seamless execution. + Oversee all aspects of the event on-site, managing staff, vendors, and logistics to ensure smooth + operations. + Provide detailed reports on event outcomes, budgets, and client satisfaction. + Handle additional responsibilities as part of the meetings & experiences team. **Skills** + Problem solves; thinks conceptually to develop solutions + Communicate complex ideas; persuade and negotiate with others to adopt a different point of view + Work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment + Excellent written and verbal communications skills + Ability to negotiate with others + Interact with executives to understand their events and meeting needs + Manage multiple projects concurrently, work under pressure + Exhibits flexibility + Attention to detail + Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Zoom, WebEx, CVENT, and Meeting App Design + Possess a positive attitude + Show respect for self and others + Be responsible and accountable + Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills + Pro-active, organized, innovative, forward thinking and output driven + Ability to multi-task programs and projects in a fast-paced environment **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree preferred. + Requires in-depth and/expertise in Event Management, Private Client Group experience preferred + Requires a minimum of 5 years’ luxury/event management planning experience **Travel** + Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed for events (up to 50%) **Salary Range:** $80,940.00 - $132,975.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. **Our Promise** At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. **Inspire Well-Being** As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . _Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits._ **Equal Employment Opportunity** Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. **Accommodations** Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com . **Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.** Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .