North America Event Manager

Role Description

We are looking for a seasoned corporate event manager who thrives in a fast-paced, global, matrixed environment and can own events A–Z across North America and Canada.

What the day will look like:

• Manage approximately 6–10 events per year
• Lead everything from small C-suite/board meetings to 1,600+ attendee conferences
• Partner with sourcing agency for hotel sourcing and contracting; candidate must be proficient in sourcing and contracting and reading contracts
• Manage room blocks, offsites, vendors, AV, and DMCs
• Draft detailed program and project plans to keep teams on track and on time
• Manage budgets up to and above $1M, including full reconciliation
• Drive event marketing, messaging, and creative across registration sites, mobile apps, email, and on-site materials
• Partner confidently with senior executives and stakeholders

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience
• Strong Cvent expertise (registration sites, mobile apps, 1:1 schedulers)
• Strong Excel experience (data analysis, reg reports, pivots, budgets, etc.)
• Deep experience in destination knowledge, how hotel sourcing works, and able to read and understand contracts
• Proven success managing both small and large, complex corporate events
• Background in commercial insurance, financial services, or professional services preferred
• Highly organized, creative, calm under pressure, and collaborative

Requirements

• Remote (U.S.-based)
• Ideal location: Chicago, but open to other major U.S. cities with a major airport
• 25–30% travel
• Events focused on North America and Canada only
• Event duration is typically around 2-4 nights per event, including any pre/post-nights for set-up or teardown. Larger events may require 5 nights or more.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Inclusive workforce
• Agile environment for work/life balance
• Two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year
• Continuous learning culture
• Equal opportunity workplace
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Company Description

Aon is in the business of better decisions. We shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.