The Role:
As an Associate on the Global Event Management team, you will play a key role in planning and execution of a wide range of events that are designed to strengthen relationships with prospects, clients, and employees, and support the firm’s strategic growth. Reporting to the Head of Global Event Management, you will be responsible for managing both virtual and in-person events and delivering a white glove experience in alignment with the brand.

We’ll trust you to::

• Develop expertise in all aspects of event management, including logistics, catering, marketing, and presentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm and within Marketing to align events with strategic objectives.
• Manage end-to-end event logistics: secure venues, create timelines, facilitate registration, coordinate materials, arrange travel/transportation, and oversee catering and AV needs.
• Negotiate and execute contracts for venues, accommodations, food and beverage, transportation and other event services.
• Build proficiency in event tech platforms such as On24, Zoom, and Cvent.
• Track budgets and expenses in compliance with firm policies and industry standards; process invoices and allocate costs appropriately.
• Prepare event materials including agendas, signage, nametags, registration lists, and gift bags.
• Provide on-site support for events from set-up to breakdown.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external vendors and internal support partners.
• Conduct post-event follow-up including surveys, thank-you notes, and internal debriefs to enhance future events.
• Evaluate events from both service and experience perspectives to ensure quality and impact

You’ll need to have::

• 3 to 5 years of experience
• A passion for delivering exceptional client service, building relationships and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with precision and attention to detail.
• Resilience under pressure and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Why Lord Abbett?:

Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.

• Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
• Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
• Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients’ interests first.

We have been ranked #1 in Barron’s Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $85,000 - $90,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett

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