Events and Sponsorship Coordinator

Position : Events and Sponsorship CoordinatorLocation : Montréal QC H3A 2A6Duration : 6-14 MonthsJob Type : ContractWork Type : OnsiteShift : 8.00AM-5.00PMOverview : TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a company who is a provider of banking and financial services. The company operates through two divisions, Retail Banking and Services, and Corporate and Institutional BankingJob Description : SUMMARY OF THE ROLE- Defining and managing the events and sponsorship strategy for the client across the following areas : client events, internal events, sponsorships and corporate hospitality, as well as philanthropy initiatives.- This role is both strategic and operational, for which the ability to work closely with Senior Management and the Front Office is critical.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES- Strategically monitor key trends in events to ensure highest quality levels in terms of ideas and delivery (virtual, in-person, and hybrid)- Develop and monitor yearly event budget, working with the Head of Marketing & Communications and local front officers in the planning process, enforcing added value business content in addition to pure entertainment- Develop, maintain, upgrade and ensure use by the team critical events tools (including approvals, registration, calendar planning)- Ensure post-event quantitative and qualitative analysis- Manage from briefing to execution : internal, industry and proprietary events;- sort event proposals to identify which ones are relevant to address business objectives- for industry events, execute due diligence on the previous years' events to assess efficiency potential- for proprietary events, deep understanding of stakeholders objectives required that should translate into creative appropriate proposals- team coordination to optimize Group branding impact and costs- Maintaining and overseeing existing and new corporate sponsorships / partnerships including strict budgeting review and database maintenance- Managing sponsorship contracts and activities to ensure maximum brand visibility / recognition and activation levels.- Ensure high business & ethical standards in implementation and delivery of events- Closely collaborate with Communications & Social Media managers and other events regional platforms : relaying event strategy and planning, exchanging best practices and ideas, etc.- Coordinate the philanthropy initiatives (donations, volunteering events, philanthropic committee)KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS- 5 years of experience in Event Management- Bachelor's degree in a related field- General knowledge of the banking industry and global financial markets preferred- Experience working in a diverse, matrix organization- Willingness to travel, as needed- Experience with working with Event management systems, CRM platforms not required, but a plus- Language proficiency in English and French is required- Passionate about events, with strong project management, data management and event budget management skills / Eye for detail - methodical approach to work and creativityTekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.