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Discover Financial Services

Senior Manager Marketing (Network Events)

Discover Financial Services, Riverwoods, Illinois, United States,


Discover a brighter future.With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. We want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork, and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers.

Join a dynamic team that strives to build brand impact for the payments division of Discover by leading event strategies that deliver against business objectives. The Senior Manager Network Events is responsible for overseeing strategy, management, and execution of the Network’s largest events including tradeshows, councils, meetings, and more that grow the Discover Global Network brand.

Responsibilities:

Guide event strategies and recommendations based on business priorities.Oversee a team that manages large tier events from concept to execution including regular travel to manage and plan for events both domestically and internationally.Manage the annual event calendar including gaining alignment from senior leadership during planning.Regularly review events for effectiveness and value to inform recommendations on adjustments.Manage event agencies.Lead interactions and collaboration with stakeholders on events based on goals and objectives.Guide and consult on events broadly for the Network.Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and ensure alignment with senior leadership.Ensure responsible expense management across all events and deliver in line with forecast by +/- 5%.Own and manage event processes and procedures to ensure strong compliance practices.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, Technology, Computer Science, or related quantitative fields.8+ years of experience in Business, Marketing, Management, Brand Communications, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Payments Services, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:5+ years of large-scale event planning and management.10+ years of experience in Business, Marketing, Management, Brand Communications, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Payments Services, or related field.In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience in Business, Marketing, Management, Brand Communications, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Payments Services, or related field.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion.

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