Special Events Manager

Responsibilities, Duties, and Accountabilities:

• Design a strategic framework for corporate events that supports SVB Private’s business plan. Create a plan to identify a “strategic sponsorship or partnership” program that aligns with Boston Private’s values and provides brand equity that Boston Private can leverage in key markets.
• Approach the Events, Sponsorships and Partnerships function as an opportunity to drive qualified business leads pipeline to help close new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Content and Program Managers to ensure that thought leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs) are integrated into events whenever possible.
• Collaborate with Public Relations Manager when there are press, speaking and/or award opportunities at events.
• Manage the events calendar and distribute to business colleagues on a regular cadence. Communicate regularly with regional leaders to learn how they are allocating their regional sponsorship allotments.
• Establish an annual budget and manage it accordingly.
• Ensure events align with and support advertising and branding objectives while working alongside PR.
• Manage and optimize the use of marketing channels for different stages of the events lifecycle as they pertain to distribution and engagement (email, social, web etc).
• Plan client-related and business development events, conferences and seminarso Support business development staff in planning event format, venue selection, menu selection, invitations, name tags, email invitations, surveys.
• Coordinate with vendors, exhibitors, and stakeholders during event planning.
• Manage event set up, tear down and follow-upso Establish standardized event procedures (e.g., creative templates, event check lists, etc.)
• Build and adhere to an event budget to avoid project overruns
• Track event key performance indicators in Salesforce and identify items to work on for future eventso Contribute events-related social media content to drive awareness of SVB Private through digital channels.o Analyze and measure event effectiveness to optimize results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of related experience
• Proven written and verbal communications skills and attention to detail
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Capable of working with internal and external teams and partners
• Experience coordinating corporate events
• Familiarity with event registration software; Experience with in-person and online event management
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM system and Splash a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, hospitality management, marketing or related areas
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under strict deadlines
• Ability to travel

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Events management: 6 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person