Position Title: Event Coordinator Contractor, Event-Based Marketing
Duration: 24 months
Working hours: 9-5
Working Location: Toronto, ON M5B 2M8 [2-3 days a week in office, Wed is set day]
 
Role Mandate:
Under the direction of the Head, Wealth Management & Enterprise Events, this job is accountable for creating and delivering great client experiences consistently through the planning and execution of events, both internal and external, for Bank’s Financial Group. These events are highly visible and involve interaction with clients as well as senior-level executives. The role has responsibility for managing budgets, logistics, engaging business partners, managing internal and external communications, executing, tracking, and reporting results. Must represent the organization with professionalism, courtesy, and integrity.
 
Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Serve as a contact for, and interact with, senior Bank’s executives and clients as they participate in bank’s events and conferences.
• Interact with senior Bank’s executives through briefings and meetings as they participate in events and conferences.
• Design and delivery of consistently great client experiences.
• Provide guidance and recommendations as well as execution for internal & external conferences and events in support of cross-border groups.
• Develop and obtain required budget and client strategy approvals from executives.
• Assist in the development and execution of annual event strategies to meet business objectives.
• Prepare briefing materials and coordinate event schedules for senior executives.
• Develop and manage event calendars.
• Assist in the development and implementation of event tracking mechanisms to assess program effectiveness and alignment with overall strategic goals.
• Provide credible advice and support to senior Bank’s executives during events and internal conferences.
• Identify and assess competitor conferences and events.
• Selection and oversight of promotional merchandise used at events.

 
Must-Have Skills:

• Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in event management, including demonstrated project management.
• Strong understanding of strategies and objectives of individual groups across the organization.
• Awareness of the financial services competitive marketplace and trends.
• Professional polish and ability to interact with very senior executives and clients.
• Team player, motivated and committed, self-starter and quick learner, confident, assertive, strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in ambiguity and under pressure, as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously and resolve conflicts on site.
• Strong communicator.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Solid written communication skills.
• Awareness of current affairs.
• Coaching, mentoring, and development of staff needs.
• Ability to effectively manage large, complex budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Adobe Acrobat.

 
Nice to Have Skills:

• University Degree
• Event Planning College Certification

 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 31.04/hr.