Events Manager
$75k - $90k+ 401(k) match
Senior
Bachelor's
Golden, CO, USA+1 moreMore locations: San Diego, CA, USA
HybridHybrid in the Golden, CO office, with at least three days per week on-site.
Creative Production
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality/Event Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least five years of experience in event planning, event management, or a related field, ideally within a B2B industry, including experience managing multiple concurrent projects and vendor relationships.
- A strong creative eye and the ability to conceptualize events end-to-end, from initial idea and theme to venue selection and décor, reflecting the brand and elevating attendee experience.
- Ability to build and shape an events program that is still taking form rather than stepping into a fully mature strategy with an established playbook.
- Proven project management skills and the ability to manage multiple events and competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong vendor negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Experience managing event budgets and tracking return on investment.
- Comfort working cross-functionally with marketing, business development, underwriting, and executive stakeholders.
- Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Self-motivation and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to travel up to 20% to attend events, conferences, or internal meetings.
- Ability to work on a hybrid basis from the Golden, Colorado office at least three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end event strategy, planning, and project management across DUAL North America's full events portfolio.
- Coordinate the company's representation at industry conferences and tradeshows, including logistics, staffing, sponsorships, and booth planning.
- Plan and execute company-hosted external events, including broker appreciation events, carrier events, and charitable events.
- Plan and execute internal employee events, including holiday parties and other culture-building experiences.
- Coordinate logistics and the run-of-show for quarterly employee town halls, partnering with the VP of Marketing and Communications and executive leadership on format, content flow, and technical execution.
- Own branded merchandise ordering, inventory, and distribution across events and offices.
- Partner with the marketing team to develop and distribute event invitations and coordinate pre- and post-event marketing and communications.
- Identify, negotiate with, and manage relationships with external vendors, venues, and event partners.
- Manage event budgets, timelines, post-event recaps, and impact reporting.
- Maintain a master events tracker and calendar.
- Track and report on event return on investment and attendance metrics, using insights to refine future event strategy.
- Collaborate with underwriting and business development teams to align event participation with business goals and sponsorship opportunities.
- Support other brand-visibility initiatives connected to events as needed.
About the company
Howden operates as a global insurance intermediary that distributes insurance products and services through retail and specialty broking, reinsurance broking, and underwriting. It uses a tech-enabled B2B distribution model to connect clients with insurers and provide tailored risk management and insurance solutions, while growing through acquisitions such as Barnett Waddingham and ARM Group to broaden capabilities like captive management. Its approach combines a broad mix of channels with strategic acquisitions to expand into new markets, including Asia and Japan, differentiating itself from peers. The aim is to extend global reach, deepen service offerings, and become a comprehensive end-to-end insurance distributor for corporate and multinational clients.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$4.1B
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1882
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Howden lined up Sir Jeremy Darroch on September 30, 2026, advancing IPO readiness.
- John Zern joined U.S. health and benefits in September 2026, accelerating employer-market penetration.
- Wrexham’s September 17, 2026 Commercial opening shows continued local expansion and hiring momentum.
What critics are saying
- WTW, IMA, USI, and Marsh lawsuits in 2026 expose aggressive team-poaching and injunction risk.
- Sir Jeremy Darroch’s September 30, 2026 chairman talks signal float pressure and governance distraction.
- U.S. expansion triggered client departures and retaliation claims; one bad ruling damages recruitment economics.
What makes Howden unique
- Howden combines retail, specialty, reinsurance, and underwriting under one global distribution platform.
- Barnett Waddingham rebranded into Howden on September 8, 2026, expanding pensions and benefits depth.
- September 2026 hires for AI, platform, and U.S. health benefits sharpen Howden’s specialist engine.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match