Sr. Events Manager

KeyBank; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Manager of Business Support to lead the planning and execution of impactful client events and conferences. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful event management, from conceptualization to execution. You will drive marketing efforts, manage vendor relationships, and oversee event logistics, ensuring that every detail contributes to a positive experience for clients. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for event management and a knack for collaboration, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Short-term Incentive Compensation

Deferred Incentive Compensation

Qualifications

• 7+ years in commercial or related financial services experience.
• Proven ability to manage vendors and client events effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of high-profile client events.
• Manage logistics, registration, and communication for events.

Skills

Event Management

Vendor Management

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Related Field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Monday.com

Job description

Location:

For Those Who Work At Home - Various, Ohio 44144

ABOUT THE JOB
As part of the Field Enablement Team, the Sr. Manager, Business Support will work closely with the Leader of Commercial Bank Events to create successful events & conferences that impact the growth of the business. Attention to detail around developing, planning, executing, measuring, and effectively communicating client events and tradeshows within the Commercial Bank.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leads efforts with the team to understand event/tradeshow needs, goals and deliverables.

• Manage registration updates.
• Send pre-event email with logistics information, pre-event list.
• Share recap of attendance with relevant stakeholders and Salesforce team.

Conceptualize, design, and create high-profile external client events that portray the organization in a positive light to key stakeholders.

• Source venue and vendors.
• Provide ideas for gifts, entertainment, and other vendors.
• Responsible for shipping and print needs.
• Provide support onsite if needed.

Drives marketing and communication as it relates to client events and tradeshows.

• Create invitation and registration sites.
• Create and manage email invitation sends.
• Help source marketing deliverables.
• Provide ideas for gifts.

Partner as needed with field enablement forums and in-person events.

Complete admin tasks

• Maintain events org-wide calendar.
• Manage travel and expenses and assigned event budgets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 7 years of commercial/or related financial services experience; Undergraduate degree in related field preferred.
• Extensive knowledge managing vendors and partnering with internal business stakeholders in supporting client events.
• Demonstrated awareness of event production best practices and trends, as well as experience implementing creative digital event features.
• Strong attention-to-detail, self-directed initiative, resourcefulness, and drive for innovation.
• Strong client-orientation and proven reputation of collaborative work relationships.
• Ability to prioritize workload and act with appropriate urgency.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Effective collaborative skills within team and among line of business leaders.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Project Management (via Monday.com).
• Strong Presentation Skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $95,000 to $110,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be Mobile or Home-based, which means you may work primarily either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform your job duties.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/10/2025

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About the company

KeyBank, the primary subsidiary of KeyCorp, is a regional bank headquartered in Cleveland and is the only major bank based in Cleveland. KeyBank is 25th on the list of largest banks in the United States. Key's customer base spans retail, small business, corporate, and investment clients.