Event and Tradeshow Planner

U.S. Bank National Association • Minneapolis, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems (CPS) is currently seeking a dynamic person to plan and deliver high quality experiences for our tradeshows and events. The successful candidate is passionate about creating meaningful experiences to help build our brand through careful logistical planning, collaboration across multiple stakeholders, and seamless execution of events. They will also have a critical eye towards continuous process improvement and optimization to ensure business goals are met.
The successful candidate should thrive in a high energy work environment and will be skilled at managing multiple priorities and adjusting to changing needs. They are a natural problem-solver and work well independently as well as in collaboration with others including sales, product, and marketing colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Eight to ten years of experience in project management activities

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills
• Self-starter with ability to adhere to project timelines
• Strong organizational and analytical skills coupled with attention to detail
• Strong experience with budget creation, management and reconciliation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and good working knowledge of audio-visual systems
• Willingness to travel domestically when required
• Experience working for a financial services firm a plus
• Hybrid/flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Manage CPS participation in third-party events as a sponsor and/or exhibitor.
• Manage end-to-end tradeshow and event production including project management, communications, budgeting, travel coordination and comprehensive logistics of in-person and digital events.
• Work with show service vendors to arrange various services including materials handling, labor, electrical, furniture rental, and shipping.
• Coordinate closely with the business line to confirm objectives are established, and outcomes measured related to event participation.
• Ensure event complies with all U.S. Bank policies and standards.
• Manage U.S. Bank hosted events as well as internal events and special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate closely with executive leaders and cross-functional teams to shape event objectives and content that reflect our vision, values and voice.
• Assess communication needs, create new materials, and update existing materials as needed. Partner with marketing to execute communications.
• Execute budget management, financial tracking and contract negotiations
• Ensure event complies with all U.S. Bank policies and standards

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees