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Corporate Events/Conference Planning Lead Consultant

Allstate Insurance
United States, Illinois
Apr 11, 2026
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description The Conference Planning Lead Consultant plans and delivers highquality meetings, conferences, and events on behalf of senior leadership, ensuring alignment with Allstate's goals and established practices. This role leads crossfunctional project teams on programs of moderate to higher complexity and scope. Key responsibilities include identifying and securing venues, developing and managing event budgets, coordinating vendor contracts, overseeing onsite execution, and conducting postevent evaluations to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement. The Lead Consultant partners closely with internal teams and external vendors, applies sound independent judgment within defined guidelines, and proactively escalates significant issues to senior leadership when appropriate. This role requires occasional international travel. A valid passport is required for such travel. If a candidate does not already possess a passport, they must be able to obtain one upon hire. Key Responsibilities Monitor vendor performance to ensure services meet agreedupon standards and follow established purchasing guidelines. Anticipate nearterm deliverables and support longrange planning efforts under the guidance of senior leadership. Use event management technology to design and manage attendee registration, mobile event experiences, and reporting tools. Support vendor negotiations to secure highquality services at competitive rates, escalating significant contract considerations to senior leaders for review and approval. Develop and manage event budgets, recommend adjustments to stay within approved limits, and provide clear financial reporting and postevent summaries. Research and evaluate event locations, contribute to program agendas, and recommend practical solutions to business partners and leadership within assigned responsibilities. Attend and support onsite visits as needed to ensure program readiness and quality. Plan, coordinate, and deliver corporate programs of moderate size and complexity using established program management practices. Prepare and distribute formal requests for proposals for hotels, venues, transportation providers, and related services. Create cost and value analyses to support recommendations for program locations and vendor partners. Experience * 4 or more years of experience (Preferred) #LI-SP2 Skills C Corporations, Conference Planning, Event Budgets, Event Management, Event Planning, Events Strategy, Organizing Events, Planning, Planning Ability, Time Management, Vendor Negotiations Compensation Additional Job Description Base compensation offered for this role is $70,100 -$110,400 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. *** Total compensation for this role is comprised of several factors, including the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e. commission, bonus, etc.) as applicable for the role. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. 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