Own the Event Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive event marketing strategy and annual roadmap aligned to member engagement, growth, and partner value.
Lead Signature Experiences: Oversee all Lenders One events, including the annual Summit, Executive Roundtables, webinars, peer groups, and industry conference presence.
Deliver End-to-End Execution: Manage the full lifecycle of events—from concept and planning to onsite delivery and post-event insights (venue sourcing, speakers, logistics, execution).
Drive Marketing & Engagement: Build and execute event communication strategies (email, digital, social, app engagement) to maximize attendance and impact.
Enhance Member Value: Design programming that brings together banks, lenders, and credit unions for networking, education, and collaboration.
Build Sponsorship Programs: Create compelling sponsorship and partner experiences that drive value, engagement, and revenue opportunities.
Manage Budgets & Vendors: Own budgets, forecasting, and ROI while negotiating contracts with venues and vendors.
Measure & Optimize: Define KPIs (attendance, engagement, satisfaction, sponsor success) and continuously improve event strategy using data and feedback.
Lead Cross-Functional Execution: Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Member Programs teams to align events with broader cooperative goals.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in event marketing and/or event production, preferably in B2B environments
Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder events (in-person and virtual)
Strong event management, budgeting, and vendor negotiation experience
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with or presenting to executive/C-level audiences
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Mortgage, fintech, financial services, or membership/cooperative experience preferred.
Benefits
Competitive base salaries at $150,000 plus annual incentives
401k plans with company matching – we want to empower you to foster your career, and prepare for retirement
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
Tax-free Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
Wellness/EAP Programs
10 paid holidays, plus 19 paid-time-off days per year