Event Marketing Cluster Manager - Director at Citi

Role Introduction / Overview:
A seasoned head of events with a demonstrated history of developing and executing best-in-class events for senior stakeholders including C-suite and board level clientele.

Business / Team Overview:
The Event Marketing Cluster Manager will be responsible for managing a team of event marketing professionals that specialize in executing events and roadshows across UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. The role requires experience working with multi-discipline, cross cultural teams and senior stakeholders across geographies and time-zones to deliver high-quality events.

Some of the key responsibilities in the role:

1. Develop and implement strategic client-centric event marketing plans tailored to the needs of business partners and balanced with a focus on expense management.
2. Personally lead and execute important events involving senior clients and stakeholders.
3. Serve as a strategic event partner working closely with business and business-aligned marketing teams.
4. Manage and mentor a team of event marketing professionals, providing guidance, feedback and support to ensure their success and professional growth. Conduct performance evaluations, set goals and ensure training and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
5. Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the firm, clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
6. Financial accountability including managing strategic event forecasting, department budget, reviewing projects and ensuring expense management.
7. Identify and remediate impact due to change in strategy or environment and demonstrate positive navigation through timely adjustments.

Development Value:
This is an exciting leadership role that will provide immense exposure to innovate and creatively deliver client experiences leveraging event technologies. The role also provides exposure to global businesses and products, and an ability to network and gain insights from senior management.

What knowledge, skills and experience we'll need from you:

1. Collaborative 'team player' orientation committed to the team's success and an ability to work across diverse countries and cultures.
2. Excellent communication and presentation skills - verbal and written. Must have proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of an additional language would be an advantage.
3. Strong C-Suite client relationship management skills with proven success in being customer-focused; ability to interact effectively with senior leadership and to develop constructive relationships with more senior colleagues.
4. Proven project management capabilities and expertise - able to prioritize and work under pressure by handling multiple high visibility projects simultaneously and with a proven track-record.
5. Strong quantitative, analytical and negotiation skills.
6. Exceptional attention to detail.
7. Knowledge of latest event trends, industry innovations and technologies.
8. Flexibility in work hours - must be able to work non-traditional hours and weekends and have a flexible travel schedule when required. Must be willing to travel 35-40% of time.

What we can offer you:
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

1. Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
2. A discretional annual performance related bonus.
3. Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
4. Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan.
5. Paid Parental Leave.
6. Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
7. Access to an array of learning and development resources.
8. Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.