Job Description

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliche people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too?
Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.
The Opportunity
The Corporate Hospitality & Events Sr Specialist will lead and assist the planning and execution of corporate hospitality and guest experiences, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service across Ally's sponsorship events, tradeshow and hospitality functions. This role will lead and support the overall planning of multiple events and properties each year, including leading certain projects and ownership areas. Focus areas include, but are not limited to motorsports, soccer, golf, women's sports, key lifestyle, entertainment and local/community events. The candidate should exhibit a strong talent for event planning and onsite hosting ability. Must be able to work well with a variety of business partners, establish strong relationships with Sr. Leadership and brand partners, be detail-oriented and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ally work locations Detroit MI or Charlotte NC
The Work Itself

• Lead and support the coordination and execution of high-level sports and entertainment hospitality events, including food and beverage recommendations, branding / decor plans, premiums research and recommendation
• Monitor budgets and expenses to maximize return through effective cost management
• Help to ensure policies, procedures and best practices are being followed for event and hospitality operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to deliver a cohesive and world class experience
• Monitor and evaluate event success, guest feedback, and operational effectiveness, implementing improvements as needed.
• Ability to function as client representative and host at applicable onsite events
• Ensure adherence of governance approval process, budget and supplier ownership oversight, supply accurate forecasting

The Skills You Bring

• 3+ years' work experience planning and executing high-level corporate events / hospitality required
• Event planning experience in sports and entertainment programs and agency experience preferred
• Proven customer service skills with direct experience in onsite customer hosting and event coordination
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and key social media sites
• Strong onsite event skills in terms of presence, expectations, information and decision making
• Emotionally intelligent, demonstrates good judgement and inhibits an inclusive mindset
• Able to prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines for a variety of deliverables, even while onsite
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy for project execution
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, ability to provide clear direction and speak intelligently on key related topics
• Travel required - including weekends

How We'll Have Your Back
Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

• Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.
• Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
• To view more detailed information about Ally's Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

Who We Are:
Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.
Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Base Pay Range: $70000 - $100000 USD
An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.
Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.

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