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The Global Executive Events and Sponsorship Director is responsible for developing and managing the public conference attendance schedule of our CEO and other Exec leaders.
The successful candidate will be a creative and strategic thinker who is passionate about building relationships with clients and partners.
The incumbent will need a good understanding of the Asset Management, Digital and Geopolitical speaking circuit and be responsible for making recommendations for our CEO's attendance, ensuring successful implementation at each event.
This role is complementary to regional events resources and should predominantly focus on brand building as well as corporate events and work in close partnership with regions where needed on Distribution-led activities.
These events will align with our growth strategy and include a focus on Alternatives and Digital Assets.
Additionally, the role will be responsible for developing and executing marketing and promotional plans (in conjunction with our regional marketing teams) to increase brand visibility and awareness (and to leverage Senior Executive time) and presence around these key conference events.
In addition, they will be responsible for developing a social media program to support the Executive's key themes.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of the role?
Program Management - Sponsorships :
Conduct in-depth analysis on major conference opportunities including assessment of potential value and negotiations with vendor to maximize the value.
Lead efforts to work with Executives to understand their goals and desires for each Conference opportunity to ensure expectations are taken into consideration in negotiations.
Responsible for conference evaluations and presentation to senior executives during the planning process and on an ad hoc, upon request basis.
Communicate and present points of view and analytical evaluations using models based on industry best practices to evaluate conference value.
Partner with regional teams to identify and prioritize client opportunities at conferences and coordinate on-site Exec meetings accordingly.
Accountable for global events to be delivered on time, in budget and exceeding client expectations.
Initiates, coordinates, and oversees the planning, management, and execution of global events in close partnership with regional marketing teams (including global 3rd party conferences and sponsorships such as World Economic Forum, Fortune Global Forum, COP, PRI in person and cross-regional proprietary events such as the Global Investor Forum (GIF), Innovation Form etc.
Coordinates the development of a global events strategy in partnership with regions, identifies key criteria to determine priority global events for FT.
Provides information to the Executive Leadership team in determining which events are strategically critical, each event's focus & objectives, and suggested attendance at the event.
Works in close partnership with the Brand team to develop a global brand presence strategy for events with an aim to amplify brand visibility, enhance client experience, improve Franklin Templeton brand perception and recognition and effectively communicate business priorities and brand personality.
Agency and Vendor Relationship Management :
Lead day-to-day relationships with conference organizers where there is no regional involvement.
Oversee / responsible for leading the execution of all contracts, master services agreements, statements of work and authorizations to purchase conference attendance, working directly with legal leadership and senior executives internally as well as with agencies and vendors.
Organizes partnerships with event suppliers to ensure economies of scale on an enterprise level.
Lead development of process for ensuring documentation is in place and procedures are followed with legal and accounting.
Develop full review and value attribution process to aid decision on conference choice.
What ideal qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience with executive level events
Managing executive presence at these events
10+ years of relevant experience with excellent knowledge of global corporate conference scene
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors, senior executives, and internal partners.
Demonstrated contract negotiation skills
Strong writing skills including supporting social media programs for key executives
Excellent communicator with exceptional organizational skills
Strong excel skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Approximately 25% travel - Ability to travel globally as appropriate
Compensation Range : Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards-monetary and non-monetary-designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results.
Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks.
There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation.
We expect the salary for this position to range between $150,000 - $180,000.
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We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered.
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Highlights of our benefits include :
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and / or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
Only applicable at certain locations
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Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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