Corporate Events and Trade Shows Manager

Description

Job Summary

Marketing & Events Manager will have responsibility for planning, management and execution of industry tradeshows and customer events (in-person and virtual) that support the sales strategy for the Commercial Bank. Oversee multiple conferences at a time, manage numerous deadlines and orchestrate the activities of several different teams of colleagues. This position will report to the Relationship Segments Marketing Director and align closely with cross-functional marketing partners.

Marketing & Events Manager responsibilities and duties:

• Tradeshow marketing:

• Align with sales teams on strategy and support full execution of all tradeshow activity. Includes: planning, execution, collateral support, budget and forecast management, leads management

• Work with internal creative team on development of support materials from inception through approvals: collateral, invitations, etc.

• Manage vendor relationship with tradeshow materials company

• Optimize tradeshow involvement and spend

• Optimize lead management process

• Customer Events management:

• Manage all aspects of customer events that align with the Commercial segment

• Engage with clients and attendees to ensure all their needs are met

• Act as a brand ambassador to ensure Huntington is relevant and all materials follow brand guidelines

• Manage budgets for each project/event

• Manage contracts through negotiation and sourcing approval process as needed.

• Demonstrate discretion, judgment, initiative- must be able to work independently when needed

• Handle multiple projects and short timeframes, meet deadlines, collaborate with business partners

• Provide a post-event analysis on a consistent basis to help improve future events

• Work closely with internal teams, security, administration, brand and communications

Emulate Huntington’s core values: Service Heart, Forward Thinking and Can-Do Attitude through teamwork, partnership, and accountability. Continual realignment with changing goals and needs, quick problem resolution and flexibility are key to this role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or additional experience in Lieu of Education

• 5+ years minimum of experience in meeting and event planning.

Other:

• Working out of office hours e.g. evenings and weekends for events

• Some travel required

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA in communication, marketing, hospitality management or related field

• Financial services experience

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to problem solve in the moment

• Ability to work with executive leadership

• Provide outstanding customer service

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

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Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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