Events And Program Manager

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Whatever it is, you won't find a more genuine, driven and knowledgeable group of humans anywhere. We foster a culture of purpose, performance and possibilities. We engage with intense curiosity, and bring our whole selves to work, every day. We know it starts with people like you, so take a chance and start with us.

Department: ATB Business

Job Number: 6063

Location: Calgary/Edmonton, Alberta - travel will be required between major cities where we are hosting events

Apply by: April 20, 2023

Paygrade: J-OTH

System Title: Project Manager 5

# Positions available: 1

Leader Name: Dana Edwards

As ATB's next Events and Programs Manager, you will be championing the event experiences for clients and team members. The Events and Programs Manager is a hybrid thinker who possesses traits of a business development manager, content marketer and an event planner. You are a self-starter and someone who has a proven track record of negotiating impact-focused partnerships, you take a pragmatic approach to securing speaking and sponsorship opportunities for ATB and have turned events into unforgettable experiences. When supporting our external events, you are keeping line of sight to deepening our relationships with clients, supporting team members who are activating the events, and raising ATB's profile in key sectors. If you are a critical thinker and understand how to strike a perfect balance between business outcomes and feel-good details, we want to hear from you!

Event And Programs Manager Accountabilities

• Coordinate and monitor event timelines
• Manage third party vendor negotiation
• Create a system for ATB Business Events tracking in the interim of other technology solutions
• Support, lead and execute our capital markets industry conference and client events throughout our markets and managing internal team member events.
• Ensure our coverage commitments are done in a timely manner, and work cohesively with ATB's Sponsorship & Community Initiatives team
• Assist with large in-person and/or online conference planning,
• Schedule marketing emails for events and training courses
• Produce and coordinate information required for external client events and internal team member events and activities
• Collaborate and partner with various internal partners including (not limited to) our Enterprise marketing, Reputation & Brand and Sponsorship & Community Initiatives team
• Communicate with and present to business executives and c-suite clients; produce post-event reports; measure KPIs and create benchmarks for client satisfaction, aided/unaided awareness, consideration across events;
• Setup registration requirements for events and respond to inquiries
• Work with events staff to track and fulfill deliverables for event sponsors and exhibitors
• Coordinate catering, audio-visual, and other special technical programming requests.
• Update event websites and provide new content as needed
• Add content and maintain virtual event platforms
• Provide on-site event support, including badge printing, coordination of signage, and registration

Event Planning and Execution

• Negotiate mutually beneficial agreements with event partners, contractors, and producers
• Post-event reporting, measurement of KPIs and establishing benchmarks for client experience, brand awareness and consideration

Partnership and Sponsorship Management

• Develop strategic marketing partnerships with key industry associations, consultants, and event organizers
• Continue to uphold ATB's best practices in sponsorship and partnership management
• Maintain a calendar of events and manage our partnership budget - managing through partnerships
• Assess industry sponsorship opportunities and work with our Sponsorship & Community Initiatives team members to evaluate opportunities and ensure we are maximizing the value and impact from our sponsorships.

Requirements

• Excellent Communications (written and verbal)
• A Bachelor's degree in the field of events, marketing or communications or equivalent experience in a comparable role
• Technology awareness - ability to work with various databases and systems such as Salesforce
• Ability to self-start and work independently
• Ability to quickly comprehend requirements and prioritize
• Digital marketing and virtual events platforms (web on demand)
• Proficient with GSuite
• Experience with negotiating and developing contracts and invoicing
• Ability to conceptualize, plan and execute large scale events with numerous stakeholders, on time and on budget

At ATB, we know that as you develop in your career, you gain many transferable skills. If you believe your experience and qualities are what we are looking for, please consider applying!

Interested? If you know one of our team members, BEFORE applying, reach out to them and ask them for a referral link to help your application stand out.

Online applications are preferred. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.

Benefits

Be great. Be you. Believe.

We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the diversity within our communities and creating an environment where every team member has what they need to reach their potential. We encourage candidates from all equity-seeking groups to apply.

What happens next?

Thank you for applying online. If you are shortlisted for this opportunity, you will hear from us after the posting close date regarding next steps. We might ask you to participate in a digital interview or phone interview. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

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