Strategic Events Lead: Engagement & Experience

RMB - Rand Merchant Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

RMB - Rand Merchant Bank in Johannesburg is seeking an Events Lead to develop, lead and execute integrated client and employee engagement strategies aligned with our business objectives. You will translate objectives into premium event experiences, manage complex programs from concept to post-event reporting, and partner with Marketing, Sponsorship, Communications and Research teams to maximise impact.

This role requires leadership, budget control and hands-on delivery across the bank’s

Qualifications

• Relevant degree required and substantial experience in marketing, client engagement, events or experiential marketing.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in marketing, client engagement, events or experiential marketing roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, high-profile client and employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience in premium, relationship-based marketing environments.
• Strong understanding of client-centric engagement strategies, B2B marketing principles, and corporate and investment banking environments (advantageous).
• Proven ability in strategic event management and experiential marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualisation, planning and execution of flagship, sponsorship, client and employee events across the Institutional Segment and the bank as required.
• Translate business objectives into compelling event experiences that resonate with target audiences and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with Marketing Head, Sponsorship, Communications, Research and Digital teams to ensure events are integrated into broader plans.
• Manage budgets, procurement, logistics, risk and stakeholder communications for events.
• Provide post-event reports and strategic recommendations demonstrating business impact.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Event management

Education

Relevant degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field

Job description

RMB - Rand Merchant Bank in Johannesburg is seeking an Events Lead to develop, lead and execute integrated client and employee engagement strategies aligned with our business objectives. You will translate objectives into premium event experiences, manage complex programs from concept to post-event reporting, and partner with Marketing, Sponsorship, Communications and Research teams to maximise impact.

This role requires leadership, budget control and hands-on delivery across the bank’s