Manager, Event Marketing

About the role

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Ncontracts leads the industry in integrated risk management and compliance solutions, serving over 5,000 financial institutions nationwide. As a seven-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies honoree and consistent year-over-year recipient of "Best Places to Work" awards, we offer a thriving, work environment where career growth and life-work balance go hand in hand. At Ncontracts, you'll join a team of industry experts dedicated to strengthening the financial services sector through innovation and thought leadership. We're seeking creative, collaborative, and self-driven professionals across all areas of our business - from developing cutting-edge solutions to sales, marketing, customer support, and beyond. Join us in our mission to make the financial industry stronger and more resilient, while advancing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment that values your unique skills and perspectives. The Manager, Event Marketing is responsible for owning and executing Ncontracts' industry conference program - one of the Marketing's most significant pipeline-generating channels. This role manages a portfolio of 100-120 national and state association events annually across exhibitor, sponsorship, and speaking engagement participation, and directly manages 1-2 employees. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, a data-driven mindset, and familiarity with the financial institution association landscape. They are comfortable managing high volume without sacrificing quality, understanding how to connect event activity to pipeline outcomes, and are a reliable partner to both sales and marketing stakeholders. Primary Responsibilities Industry Event Program Management Own the full lifecycle of 100-120 annual industry conferences - from event selection and contracting through onsite execution and post-event follow-up Manage national association events, state association events, speaking engagements, and new vertical programs (e.g., wealth management) Evaluate event performance against pipeline and retention benchmarks; make data-informed recommendations on portfolio optimization Run quarterly assessments of events and lead generation processes and adjust as needed Continually innovate ideas for sponsorship deliverables and activations Manage association partner relationships to ensure sponsorship and contract/agreement fulfillment People Leadership Provide coaching, development support, and day-to-day oversight Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture consistent with Ncontracts' values Sales & Cross-Functional Partnership Serve as the primary Events liaison to the Sales team for industry conference planning and post-event follow-up Support post-event lead routing, follow-up accountability, and Salesforce pipeline attribution in partnership with marketing ops Assist sales team members with proper lead capturing best practices Collaborate with Marketing channels on pre- and post-event campaigns tied to industry events Ncontracts-Produced Events Support Support the Events team with fulfillment of Ngage (Annual User Conference) and other Ncontracts-produced events Participate in the Ngage logistics committee; other committees may be assigned as needed Assist with pre-con training and onsite coordination for hosted events as needed Operational Excellence Support Director with annual calendar planning and ongoing event budget management and reconciliation Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure program goals and KPIs are achieved Communicate program logistics to key stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination Manage pre-con trainings with cross-departmental colleagues to review onsite expectations Remain available during events (including nights and weekends) for any onsite troubleshooting needs Alert manager about risks and deviations to plan and make recommendations for corrective action Oversee event marketing software selection, maintenance, and ongoing continuous improvement (project management platforms, event technology such as iCapture, Cvent, HubSpot, etc.)

Requirements

• Confident managing multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize projects in a fast-changing environment while still meeting deadlines
• Dynamic self-starter who takes initiative and is highly reliable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; polished and professional when dealing with association contacts, vendors, colleagues, and executive management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret proposal requirements, contracts, or other legal documents
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, hospitality, or related field; CEM or CMP a plus
• 5-7 years of relevant experience planning corporate events, conferences, or marketing programs for a B2B company
• Experience with financial institution association events strongly pr

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