--- title: 'Events Manager at Conner Strong & Buckelew' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/events-manager-conner-strong-buckelew-camden-bexh1a04qvnk' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-10' --- # Events Manager at Conner Strong & Buckelew - **Company:** Conner Strong & Buckelew - **Location:** Camden, NJ - **Posted:** 2026-10-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/connerstrongbuckelew/jobs/4470528009 ## Job description Department: Marketing Job Summary Conner Strong & Buckelew is looking for an experienced Events Manager to lead the planning, budgeting and delivery of the firm’s client, prospect, partner, sponsorship and industry events. The Events Manager is responsible for events that strengthen relationships, support our producers and account teams, and build the Conner Strong & Buckelew brand across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will manage the events calendar and budget, negotiate contracts with venues and vendors, manage sponsorship and association relationships, and lead one team member. You will work closely with the sales team, business leaders and marketing colleagues. Principal Responsibilities Event strategy and delivery - Plan and execute client, prospect and industry events from concept through post-event follow-up, including seminars, roundtables, receptions, conferences, tradeshows, hospitality and executive events. - Build and maintain an annual events calendar aligned with the firm’s business development priorities, industry verticals and regional growth plans. - Partner with producers, practice leaders and marketing colleagues to define each event’s audience, objectives, content and follow-up. - Oversee onsite logistics, registration, speakers, food and beverage, audiovisual, signage, branded materials and attendee experience. Sponsorships and associations - Evaluate, recommend and manage the firm’s sponsorships of industry associations and their events. - Identify, solicit and secure sponsors for Conner Strong & Buckelew events, including developing sponsorship packages, benefits and pricing, and managing sponsor commitments through fulfillment. - Manage relationships with association partners, including negotiating sponsorship packages and ensuring the firm receives the benefits it has contracted for. - Identify opportunities to increase the firm’s visibility and thought leadership, including speaking and hosting opportunities. Budget and contracting - Develop and manage the annual events and sponsorship budget, tracking commitments, approvals and actual spending. - Source, negotiate and manage contracts with venues, hotels, caterers, vendors and sponsors; review terms with Legal and Finance as required. - Report regularly on budget, cost per event and results to marketing and business leaders. Leadership and measurement - Manage, coach and develop one Events Coordinator, assigning work, setting priorities and reviewing performance. - Establish event measures, such as attendance, quality of attendees, producer participation and new business or relationship outcomes, and report results after each event. - Maintain processes, templates and event technology that make the firm’s events consistent and efficient. - Travel regularly to events, venues, offices and partner meetings, primarily in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Be available for evenings and weekends as event schedules require. ## Requirements - Seven to ten years of progressive experience planning and managing events, including events for associations, B2B organizations or professional services firms. - Demonstrated experience with sponsorships, including securing sponsors for events, negotiating with associations and fulfilling sponsor commitments. - Experience managing event budgets and negotiating vendor, venue and sponsorship contracts. - Experience supervising or mentoring at least one team member. - Strong project management, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage many events at once. - Professional presence and the ability to work with senior executives, producers, clients and association leaders. - Ability to work a hybrid schedule from the Camden office, travel 50% to 75% of the time, and work evenings and weekends when required. - Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, hospitality, business or a related field, or equivalent experience. ## Preferred - Experience in insurance, financial services, consulting or another professional services environment. - Experience in Philadelphia, New Jersey or New York markets, with existing relationships with venues, associations and vendors. - Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or similar credential. - Experience with event registration, CRM and marketing tools, such as Cvent, Salesforce, HubSpot or similar, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Salary for this position ranges from $100,000.00 - $125,000.00. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. Qualifying positions will also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, such as participation in family medical and dental insurance programs, 401K plan, and PTO. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without Company sponsorship. Conner Strong & Buckelew is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or domestic partnership or Civil Union status, pregnancy, family medical history or genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service or any other status protected by law. ## About Conner Strong & Buckelew ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Conner Strong & Buckelew is one of America’s largest insurance brokerage, employee benefits, and risk management consulting firms, serving high-risk businesses across industries. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held) - **Headquarters**: Camden, New Jersey, United States - **Founded**: 1959 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Insurance brokerage, risk management consulting, employee benefits - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprises, public entities, and high-risk industries (construction, life sciences, aviation, government) - **Mission/purpose**: To deliver unmatched results and service by providing comprehensive solutions to prevent losses, manage claims, and drive bottom-line growth. Emphasis on integrity, expertise, and strength in client partnerships. ## Products & Services - **Insurance & Risk Management (Property & Casualty)**: Tailored commercial insurance solutions for high-risk businesses, including captives and creative risk transfer. - **Employee Benefits**: Design and administration of benefits plans, wellness programs, compliance support, and population health management. - **Risk Management Consulting**: Advisory services for loss prevention, claims management, and regulatory compliance across multiple industries. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Not disclosed – revenue, funding, and headcount are not publicly reported - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available - **Growth Signals**: Named one of the “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America”; sustained hiring across commercial lines, employee benefits, and corporate functions; investment in insurtech (InsurTech Solutions Manager role); promotion-from-within culture supported by the Conner Strong Academy training program. ## Competitive Advantages - **Industry-specific expertise**: Consultants with real-world experience in the industries they serve (e.g., pilots in aviation, former developers in construction, former life sciences executives). - **Comprehensive one-stop solution**: Combines insurance brokerage, employee benefits, and risk management consulting under one roof. - **Culture of retention**: Strong focus on internal promotions, professional development (Conner Strong Academy), and work-life balance, helping to attract and retain top talent. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Strengthening employee benefits and population health offerings; expanding insurtech capabilities; continuing to grow national accounts and public entity practice; building a “Culture of Caring” to attract and develop talent. ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: “Culture of Caring” that values integrity, expertise, and strength. Recognized as a Healthiest 100 Workplace. - **Remote / hybrid policy**: Hybrid and flex schedules available; “Dress for your day” policy; summer hours (half-day Fridays). - **Notable perks**: - No waiting period for health benefits - Free virtual therapy and psychiatry consultations - Onsite fitness center - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Competitive salary and 401k match - Generous PTO and paid parental leave - Conner Strong Academy for industry training and educational assistance for designations - “Best 10 Weeks” paid internship program with hands-on experience - Strong promotion-from-within track record ## Sources 1. [connerstrong.com](https://www.connerstrong.com/) – Homepage and About Us 2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/connerstrongbuckelew) – Careers and job listings 3. [connerstrong.com](https://www.connerstrong.com/culture-careers/) – Culture & Careers page, benefits, and awards 4. 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