Event Manager & Marketing Assistant

Position Overview
As Event Manager and Marketing Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic team and have significant impact toward sustaining RGA’s position as the leading life and health reinsurer. Through the execution of the marketing plan, you will use your creativity, attention to detail and coordination and planning skills to create impactful and memorable client experiences. Through the support of the Business Development function, you will strive to enable the team to be efficient and effective. You will also have the opportunity support to RGA’s social responsibility and sustainability initiatives through your implication in diverse committees.
Responsibilities
Primary Functions:

• You will be the CRM system Super User for the Montreal office. You will maximize the value of the system for the business development function and promote its effective use. You will be responsible for the integrity of the information.
• You will provide administrative to the SVP and VP, Business Development.
• You will provide assistance in the preparation of reports and presentations, including translation.
• You will take an active participation in the management, edition and coordination of the mass communications sent to clients (RGA events, webinars, press releases, etc), along with social media used by business development.
• You will be responsible for a portfolio of events (virtual, hybrid, in person). Your role will be to create, manage and execute these events such that they meet the stated business objectives. You will be responsible maximizing the value of these events within the allocated budget.
• You will manage promotional and entertainment items and ensure their effective use.
• You will ensure that the logistics of meetings and business trips are made in accordance with expectations and assist in the management of the calendars.

Requirements
Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Excellent knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and good knowledge of Excel
• College Diploma or Office Automation
• Required for this role in order to plan, manage and execute events across Canada. Interaction with the Toronto colleagues on a daily basis.
• Excellent verbal and written bilingualism (French & English)*

Abilities

• Ability to consolidate and organize information effectively
• Sense of observation and detail oriented
• Sociable, team player and client focused
• Shows creativity, initiative and is proactive
• Sense of organization (respect of deadlines)

Company Overview
At RGA, social responsibility and sustainability are fundamental to our business.
We provide financial protection when people need it most. You can learn more in RGA's ESG Report .
RGA is an internationally growing company and offers rewarding work experience in a dynamic team.
Visit our internet site at www.rgare.com to find out more about us.