Events and Marketing Manager

The role

You will own the event program and manage the marketing calendar. This includes leading the strategy and execution of the annual client conference, regional networking events, trade shows, and industry conferences.

What you will do

• Develop event strategies aligned with business goals
• Lead the planning and execution of the annual client conference Elevate
• Plan and execute regional networking events, trade shows, and industry events
• Plan small executive dinners and client gatherings
• Manage event timelines across multiple events
• Work with sales to set meeting goals and follow up with leads
• Secure venues, catering, audiovisual, and other event-related services
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts
• Develop and manage event budgets and track expenditures
• Measure results for every event including leads and ROI

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in corporate event planning, conference management, or event marketing
• Track record of leading events from strategy through execution
• Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience developing and managing event budgets and reporting on ROI
• Ability to manage multiple events at once
• Experience with event management and marketing software such as Cvent, Eventbrite, HubSpot, Asana, or Trello
• Experience with webinar platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Positive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and the ability to work independently
• Flexibility to travel and manage evening and weekend events as needed

Nice to have

• Experience in the credit union or fintech world

Benefits

• Fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation
• Stock options
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for individuals on base plan (USA)
• 100% extended medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family (Canada)
• Retirement plan with 4% company matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave for birthing parents
• 4 weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
• 3-5 weeks PTO depending on tenure
• 5 health days
• 15 holidays
• End of year shutdown

Before you apply

• Use of AI-assisted tools in Ashby to help review applications

About the company

Bankjoy is a Y Combinator and Bessemer Venture Partner backed FinTech startup. They provide modern digital banking products to help community banks and credit unions become tech-driven and digital first.