Events Manager

Events Manager, Sponsorships & Events

Corporate Communications & Marketing, Mizuho Americas

Mizuho Americas, a leading corporate and investment bank in the US, is seeking an Events Manager who excels in creating unique and engaging experiences for both clients and employees through innovative events and sponsorships. Whether we are hosting our own event, or branding our presence at an industry conference, we want clients and employees to feel as though we have created a distinctive and meaningful experience for them.

As part of our growing Corporate Sponsorships & Events team, you will work collaboratively across the marketing department to coordinate event logistics and help drive awareness and attendance.  Working closely with business leaders and stakeholders throughout the firm, you will bring creative ideas and solutions to help them meet their event-related goals.

This role requires experience coordinating a variety of internal and external events – conferences, town halls, employee resource group events, client dinners, receptions, golf outings, seminars, sector-specific conferences, panel sessions, and industry sponsorships. Responsibilities include strategic event planning, stakeholder management, venue site evaluation and selection, contract negotiations, speaker selection, budgeting, AV oversight, production, and overall event execution.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and execute events and conferences across the Americas’ region.

• Coordinate end-to-end event logistics -- site evaluation, venue selection, contract negotiation, budget approvals, hotel room blocks, invite process, attendee registration, promotional items/giveaways, booth setup, signage, shipping details, marketing materials, speaker arrangements, presentations, and on-site management and execution.

• Manage event calendar, budget and reporting

• Liaise with all relevant internal stakeholders and departments, including marketing/communications, front-office businesses, recruiting/HR, facilities and other stakeholders

• Communicate with business partners to ensure sufficient lead times around each event

• Actively manage conference coordinators, vendors, consultants and other providers

• Provide detailed post-event reports by conducting surveys, gathering stakeholder feedback and creating action plans around improvement following all activations

• Pre-production event management including coordinating speaker details, run of shows, presentations, prep calls, and more

• Advise businesses/stakeholders on recommended sponsorships, speaking opportunities and conference participation.

• Source and arrange meetings with potential speakers, thought leaders, facilitators and any other talent required to ensure a successful event and manage all communications/production details with talent or representatives throughout the process

Experience Required

• Meticulous attention-to-detail and highly organized

• Understanding of marketing strategy and planning with the ability to identify the right fit for partnerships and sponsorships

• Advanced knowledge of meeting and conference practices

• Proven ability to plan manage and execute multiple events simultaneously

• Knowledge of speaker selection and contract negotiation

• Adept project manager; impeccable time management and prioritization skills

• Work collaboratively in a team environment

• Exceptional professionalism and confidence demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to effectively engage with senior leadership and navigate a matrixed environment.

• Team player with collegial style; high energy, drive and enthusiasm

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), event planning/management, registration, and survey tools (Bizzabo, Cvent, etc.)

• Willing to support global requirements as schedule requires

• Willing to travel 10 – 25% for on-site event support

Qualifications:

• 4-6 years’ experience in events/conference management

• Financial services industry experienced preferred

• CMP or other events/meeting certification a plus

• Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, communications or a related field.

The expected base salary ranges from