Loyalty Program Events Manager (Finance)

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
• Family-friendly work hours
• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit
• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job Description Summary

Loyalty Program Events Manager will manage charter Platinum Adventures Clubs by planning and hosting group events, outings, and presentations for clients in targeted senior market. In addition, responsible for business development to grow membership, accounts, new bank relationships. APM will manage Junior Savers Club by planning and hosting group events and outings in targeted children's and teen market.

What You'll Do

• Identify new Senior (age 50+) business opportunities in local communities, create plan for attracting new members and customers and introduce them to the bank and Platinum Adventures Club
• Build successful relationships with internal clients and external customers
• Research and determine topics/events of interest for Platinum Adventures and Junior Savers members
• Organize and attend all local workshops/seminars and local day trips for the 3 charters
• Travel on an extended trip(s) as group escort as assigned by Platinum Adventures corporate director
• Participate in local community affairs and support local activities
• Provide content for quarterly Platinum Adventures and Junior Savers newsletters promoting future events
• Promote upcoming Platinum Adventures and Junior Savers outings through various channels (digital and traditional) to increase awareness and participation in events
• Maintain accurate mailing list and email list of members at 3 charters
• Keep wintranet Platinum Adventures and Junior Savers page reservations up to date for 3 charters
• Create opportunities to work with community groups on senior events and presentations
• Work closely with Wintrust business lines to coordinate partnered events and share ideas and strategies
• Work closely and effectively with Wintrust corporate Platinum Adventures and Junior Savers Directors to develop marketing materials and promote Platinum Adventures and Junior Savers program
• Work collaboratively across Marketing Events and Sponsorship Teams to ensure alignment of assets for optimal negotiation of opportunities
• Provide quarterly update via meeting at 3 charters during branch or marketing meetings
• Merchandise all branches for PA and JS collateral on a quarterly basis for 3 charters
• Develop budget for Platinum Adventures and Junior Savers program with corporate Platinum Adventures and Junior Savers Directors
• Maintain reporting on visits and successes with local park districts, churches, senior living facilities and progress with them-i.e. joint events, dates, locations
• Prepare financial reports for each local event, showing event costs, profits and/or losses

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

• 5 years related event planning experience.
• Possess strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to plan, run and execute events.
• Strong interpersonal skills-listens to others, works well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal and the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely to bank staff and customers.
• Can prioritize work activities and use time efficiently.
• Dependability on a consistent basis; be in the office or banks when expected, follow instructions, responsive to manager's instructions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.