Seeking an Event Strategy Manager to own and drive the event channel as a strategic growth lever for our core lines of business – Retirement, Life, Annuities and Employee Benefits. This is not an event planning or logistics role – it is a strategy, planning and activation role. This position sits at the intersection of sales and marketing to build a purposeful, insight-driven event calendar that deepens relationships with plan sponsors, financial advisors and other B2B intermediary audiences and advances Transamerica’s position in the businesses we operate in.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain an annual event calendar aligned to business goals, sales cycles and key market moments – including industry conferences, advisor forums, consultant roundtables and internal sales enablement gatherings. 

  • Lead the prioritization process across competing event opportunities, applying a clear framework for evaluating ROI, audience quality competitive presence and strategic fit.  

  • Serve as the primary liaison between sales and marketing partners to ensure the event strategy reflects business priorities.  

  • Facilitate planning conversations with senior stakeholders to align on event objectives, target audiences, messaging themes, and success metrics before any activation begins.  

  • Partner with brand and creative teams to ensure Transamerica’s presence and narrative at events is consistent, differentiated and market relevant.  

  • Define activation strategies for each event, including pre-event engagement plans, at-event experiences and post-event follow-ups. 

  • Define KPIs for event investments and establish consistent measurement practices across events.  Analyze and present performance to senior leadership on a regular cadence, with clear recommendations for reallocation or investment.  

  • Maintain a strong understanding of the Retirement and Financial industry landscape – including key trade associations and advisor networks.  


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 

  • Seven years of experience in B2B marketing, sales enablement or strategy roles, with demonstrated experience developing event or field marketing strategies (not event operations) 

  • Deep familiarity with the retirement, life insurance and/or financial services industries

  • Proven ability to build cross-functional alignment and senior level stakeholders

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and a complex calendar in a fast-moving environment

  • Solid knowledge of marketing methods and principles 

  • Project management skills 

  • Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills. Comfortable facilitating conversations with sales leadership, executives and external partners

  • Analytical ability with working knowledge of marketing financials 

  • Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite 

  • Staff management skills 


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Salesforce and WorkFront 

  • Existing relationships within the retirement industry, advisor or life insurance ecosystem 

Working Conditions:

  • Hybrid office environment: 3 days in office (Cedar Rapids, IA/Denver, CO/Philadelphia, PA)

  • Travel expectation: ~25% to attend events

Compensation:

  • The Salary for this position generally ranges between $100,000 - $120,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

  • Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

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