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Peapack-Gladstone Bank

Brand & Marketing Event Manager

Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Bedminster, New Jersey, us, 07921


Description

Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a well-recognized, high-performing boutique bank; a leader in wealth, lending and deposit solutions, capable of providing the most sought-after products and services that fulfill all of our clients’ needs. We offer an innovative approach to private banking to help clients establish, maintain and expand their legacy.

What makes Peapack-Gladstone Bank different from our competition? We are an institution that’s over 100 years old that has always believed in putting the well-being and needs of our employees and our clients first. We are proud to be recognized for the sixth consecutive year, by American Banker as one of the ‘Best Bank to Work For’ across the nation. Our secret sauce in one word is our ‘culture’. We value a diverse, equitable, inclusive and safe workspace. Our one-team culture goes to great lengths to show all employees that they are valued members of the team. We treat each other as family, and as such, communicate throughout the Bank in a transparent and frequent manner, respect and value feedback from all levels and operate with a philosophy of hospitality and general human kindness.

There are multiple way to build relationships and get involved; from joining one of our Cultural Ambassador Sub-Committees focused on our Wellness, Employee Fun, Diversity & Inclusion, or Environmental Awareness, to involvement in multiple community service activities through our Volunteerism outreach, to joining LIFT (a committee focused on enriching the lives of women - Leading Inspiring Females Together). Said quite simply, the culture is amazing!

The Brand and Marketing Event Manager will manage high-level client events and external corporate activities on behalf of the Brand and Marketing Director, the Bank and its divisions and subsidiaries. As the company expands in asset size and into new markets, the brand and marketing division needs to successfully, and properly, support the increasing needs of the bank and its wealth, commercial and personal banking divisions. The introduction of private banking locations in NYC, Rye Brook and Lakewood, NJ specifically, are integral to the company’s expansion and there is a need for dedicated marketing, communications and event support. The Event Manager will assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive event marketing programs that focus on the Bank’s missions and objectives, incorporating the organization’s overall core principles.

Duties will include executing annual and recurring themed external events to promote the organization, leveraging in-person engagement to connect clients with bankers and the organization overall. Duties will also include developing concepts, goals, schedules and budgets for successful events, maintaining communication with clients, vendors and other managers or stakeholders within the company.

Must be willing to work in NY and NJ.

Responsibilities:

Event planning coordination, management and execution, specifically related to high-level corporate activities and special VIP client events for Corporate, NYC and other private banking offices, the commercial and wealth divisions and retail locations. Includes tradeshow and convention management and corporate sponsorships programs working directly with sales staff.

Management, coordination and execution of monthly employee hosted webinar/seminar series, including securing speakers, assisting with presentation preparation, securing technology and tracking attendance. Expected to proactively develop annual calendar.

Manages appropriate agencies and suppliers of record, negotiating contract terms and conditions for major services, and monitors performance and fulfillment of contract obligations. Establishes, monitors and maintains budgets and vendor relationships

Interface with Brand and Marketing, Compliance, Executive team, business line leaders, bank-wide sales staff and other divisions, as appropriate, on client communications. Responsible for internal coordination, preparation and execution of content, invitations and/or client correspondence, with oversight and approval as appropriate.

Assist business lines and Brand and Marketing division with other projects as needed.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree and/or equivalent work experience in events, marketing, communications, advertising, public relations or related field.

Minimum of 5 years event marketing, management, planning or related experience.

Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with internal and external clients, specifically Executive Leadership, the Board of Directors and high-net-worth VIP clients.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Well organized, detail oriented and self-disciplined person who can work with minimal supervision but understands when to involve management in decision making.

Ability to work under deadline pressure.

Ability to operate a PC and other office equipment.

Knowledge of Zoom event and webinar platforms.

Knowledge of invitation-based software, email marketing programs

Knowledge of Word, Excel and Microsoft Office products. Able to speak, read and write English well.

Willingness to work extra hours, possibly evenings and weekends, as needed on assignments.

Willingness to occasionally travel to NYC and Tri-State locations.

Able to lift and maneuver at least 25 pounds.

Able to work in both NJ and Manhattan offices.

Desired:

NYC event management experience highly desired.

Benefits

Peapack-Gladstone Bank offers medical, dental, and vision coverage to full-time employees, in addition to a competitive PTO package and 401k match.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)