Lead Marketing Events Specialist

Job Description

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We're all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

Coordinates activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Responsibilities

• Reviews event bills for accuracy and approves payment
• Manages third-party relationships as necessary
• Provides onsite event management as required
• Coordinates services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing, and event security
• Strategically aligns with internal business partners to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions
• Arranges the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, Technology, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
• 4+ years of experience in Sales, Relationship Management, Marketing Associate, Project Management, Communications, Business, Event Marketing, Sponsorship Marketing, Hospitality, or related field
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in Sales, Relationship Management, Marketing Associate, Project Management, Communications, Business, Event Marketing, Sponsorship Marketing, Hospitality, or related field

If we had our say, we'd also look for:

• 6+ years of experience in Sales, Relationship Management, Marketing Associate, Project Management, Communications, Business, Event Marketing, Sponsorship Marketing, Hospitality, or related field
• Project management of Tier 3 event process. Responsible for the strategic evaluation of the current process, provide recommendations and improvements, work with business partners to implement the new strategy and manage the process with continual evaluation of success
• Develop an ROI/ROO strategy and reporting process for Tier three events, strategically aligning with current processes and process improvements.
• Manage budget for Tier 3 event portfolio and update budget tracker as appropriate
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external business partners including third party vendors
• Manage a portion of Tier 2 event portfolio, implement best practices and strategically evaluate ROI/ROO measurements, aligning with the team
• Support Tier 1 events as needed

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants - with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.