Experience Logistics Leader (R1671) Location Hybrid remote in Lenexa, KS : AgriSompo North America provides renowned, cutting-edge analytics to address risk and the risk exposures of each of its product lines. Through a deep-rooted commitment to customer service, AgriSompo North America is positioned to make a long-lasting impact on this nation's farmers and ranchers for generations to come. An "Experience Logistics Leader" is a role that combines elements of event planning, coordination, and leadership, with a specific focus on enhancing the overall experience of an event or meeting. Experience Logistics Leader focuses on the overall ambiance, interaction, and engagement aspects of an event. They are responsible for designing experiences that resonate with the audience, incorporating elements like interactive sessions, immersive technology, and thematic decor. They work closely with other team members, like planners, designers, and technical staff, to ensure a cohesive and engaging event experience. Their goal is to create an environment that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of attendees, making the event memorable and encouraging future participation. This role requires a blend of creativity, organizational skills, and a keen understanding of audience preferences and event trends.
Job Responsibilities This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive nor imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this job. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed or may perform related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Onsite Event Management: Collaborate with the conference team to promptly identify and rectify any onsite issues. Confirm that room requirements like lighting, temperature, AV equipment, and room setup meet or exceed client expectations. Experience Design: Developing and implementing creative ideas to enhance the overall attendee experience. This could involve thematic elements, interactive components, or unique engagement strategies. Venue Coordination: Managing event venues that are suitable for the experience goals, including layout planning, accessibility considerations, and ambiance creation. Partner with: Meeting Contract Team for space, food, beverage, transportation, and other unique requirements,Communications Team for internal/external communications, event design and graphics needs such as themes, logos, invitations, booklets, and signage.Company Store Team for logoed merchandise and meeting supplies while managing and allocating the event's budget.Learning/Training and Agency Services Team for resource and education needs.
Planning and Communication: Lead planning meetings with the business and coordination partners, emphasizing communication and organization. Ensure contracted services, such as hotel bookings and food/beverage orders, are delivered as agreed upon. Review banquet event orders (BEOs) before group arrival and resolve any issues that might arise. Vendor Management: Coordinating with various vendors (e.g., caterers, decorators, AV technicians) to ensure that their contributions align with the event's experiential goals. Technology Integration: Utilizing technology to enhance the event experience, which could include digital check-ins, interactive displays, or event apps. Organize and maintain comprehensive meeting documentation for reporting and post-event analysis. Attendee Engagement: Developing strategies to engage attendees before, during, and after the event, ensuring their active participation and overall satisfaction. Feedback Collection: Implementing methods to collect attendee feedback to assess the event's success and identify areas for improvement. Budget Management: Overseeing the budget for experiential elements, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising the quality of the attendee experience. Risk Management: Anticipating and preparing for potential problems that could impact the attendee experience, including having contingency plans in place. Team Coordination: Working anyone associated with event ensuring everyone is aligned with the event's experiential goals. Position Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field ore equivalent experience preferred
Experience Previous onsite event management experience a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Being able to think outside the box to create unique and memorable experiences. Keeping track of multiple components of an event and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Effective communication with team members, vendors, and attendees. Quickly addressing and resolving issues that arise before or during the event. Paying attention to the small elements that collectively enhance the event experience. Comfort with using and integrating various types of event-related technology. Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Physical Requirements & Work Conditions Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
Environmental ConditionsThe work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.
This description reflects the assignment of essential functions and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Nothing in this restricts the organization's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Travel required for meetings, events and trainings.
At Sompo International, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.
Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.
We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:
Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution. Pharmacy benefits with mail order options. Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children. Vision benefits. Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children. Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions. Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays. Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program Employee Assistance Program Tax-Free Commuter Benefit Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits. Sompo International is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lenexa, KS 66219
