Remote Hotel Sourcing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, 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.

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

How this opportunity is different

If you are a strong team player who is looking forward to contributing to a positive, supportive culture - we are looking forward to hearing from you!

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 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

Logistics

• 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.  

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. 

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com 

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $95,000 - $115,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. 

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. 

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.  The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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