Assistant Branch Manager

Skills :     Assistant Manager

Job Description:

Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a well-recognized, high-performing boutique bank; a leader in wealth, lending, and deposit solutions, capable of providing the most sought-after products and services that fulfill all of our clients’ needs. We offer an innovative approach to private banking to help clients establish, maintain, and expand their legacy.

What makes Peapack-Gladstone Bank different from our competition? We are an institution that’s over 100 years old and has always believed in putting the well-being and needs of our employees and our clients first. We are proud to be recognized for the sixth consecutive year, by American Banker as one of the ‘Best Bank to Work For’ across the nation. Our secret sauce in one word is our ‘culture’. We value a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and safe workspace. Our one-team culture goes to great lengths to show all employees that they are valued members of the team. We treat each other as family, and as such, communicate throughout the Bank in a transparent and frequent manner, respect and value feedback from all levels, and operate with a philosophy of hospitality and general human kindness.

There are multiple ways to build relationships and get involved; from joining one of our Cultural Ambassador Sub-Committees focused on our Wellness, Employee Fun, Diversity & Inclusion, or Environmental Awareness, to involvement in multiple community service activities through our Volunteerism outreach, to joining LIFT (a committee focused on enriching the lives of women - Leading Inspiring Females Together). Said quite simply, the culture is amazing!

The Brand and Marketing Event Manager will manage high-level client events and external corporate activities on behalf of the Brand and Marketing Director, the Bank, and its divisions and subsidiaries. As the company expands in asset size and into new markets, the brand and marketing division needs to successfully, and properly, support the increasing needs of the bank and its wealth, commercial, and personal banking divisions. The introduction of private banking locations in NYC, Rye Brook, and Lakewood, NJ specifically, are integral to the company’s expansion and there is a need for dedicated marketing, communications, and event support. The Event Manager will assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive event marketing programs that focus on the Bank’s missions and objectives, incorporating the organization’s overall core principles.

Duties will include executing annual and recurring themed external events to promote the organization and leveraging in-person engagement to connect clients with bankers and the organization overall. Duties will also include developing concepts, goals, schedules, and budgets for successful events, and maintaining communication with clients, vendors, and other managers or stakeholders within the company.

Must be willing to work in NY and NJ.

Responsibilities

Event planning coordination, management, and execution, specifically related to high-level corporate activities and special VIP client events for Corporate, NYC, and other private banking offices, the commercial and wealth divisions, and retail locations. Includes tradeshow and convention management and corporate sponsorships programs working directly with sales staff.

Management, coordination, and execution of monthly employee-hosted webinar/seminar series, including securing speakers, assisting with presentation preparation, securing technology, and tracking attendance. Expected to proactively develop an annual calendar.

Manages appropriate agencies and suppliers of record, negotiates contract terms and conditions for major services, and monitors performance and fulfillment of contract obligations. Establishes, monitors, and maintains budgets and vendor relationships

Interface with Brand and Marketing, Compliance, Executive team, business line leaders, bank-wide sales staff, and other divisions, as appropriate, on client communications. Responsible for internal coordination, preparation, and execution of content, invitations, and/or client correspondence, with oversight and approval as appropriate.

Assist business lines and Brand and Marketing division with other projects as needed.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, and/or equivalent work experience in events, marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years event marketing, management, planning, or related experience.
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with internal and external clients, specifically Executive Leadership, the Board of Directors, and high-net-worth VIP clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The well-organized, detail-oriented, and self-disciplined person who can work with minimal supervision but understands when to involve management in decision making.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Ability to operate a PC and other office equipment.
• Knowledge of Zoom event and webinar platforms.
• Knowledge of invitation-based software, email marketing programs
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office products. Able to speak, read, and write English well.
• Willingness to work extra hours, possibly evenings and weekends, as needed on assignments.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to NYC and Tri-State locations.

Desired

Benefits

Peapack-Gladstone Bank offers medical, dental, and vision coverage to full-time employees, in addition to a competitive PTO package and 401k match.