Corporate Event Manager

Location
MO - Kansas City - 928 Grand Blvd
Workplace
Hybrid
Compensation
$98k – $145k

About this role

UMB Institutional Banking encompasses the following areas: Corporate Trust, Specialty Trust & Agency Solutions, Fund Services, Institutional Custody, Investment Banking, Investor Solutions, Public Finance and Healthcare Services. It combines institutionally focused capabilities into one cohesive unit, serving the entire institutional marketplace from smaller correspondent banks and municipalities to the largest broker-dealers and fund companies in the United States. They are responsible for any sales or marketing initiatives that help drive sales.

As a Corporate Event Manager, you will collaborate with marketing teams on sales initiatives to support business growth through strategic conference and event planning and execution. Your days are full of diverse tasks where each day is different, including maximizing brand impact at trade shows and executing experiential events. This role will negotiate key sponsorships, evaluate and track ROI through sales team feedback, attendee lists, and Salesforce lead tracking. Develop and implement strategies to promote event attendance and drive conference booth traffic. This role provides excellent exposure to sales and business strategy as well as new marketing tactics.

The team works in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. As company goals evolve and change, the team pivots and adjusts to align with those goals. You will be able to manage your work individually but still have a team around you to offer support when needed.

How you’ll spend your time:

  • You will use project management skills to strategize, plan and execute events and conference trade shows in support of sales team efforts.
  • You will operate Salesforce and various software and systems to create content and develop reporting and campaign tracking.
  • Research, plan, and execute assigned events from start to finish.
  • Drive event budget development and planning process for all assigned events (independently and/or with cross-functional partners) while facilitating decisioning by a variety of event stakeholders.
  • Accountable for full project management of timeline/deadlines, recommendations, deliverables, and task execution while communicating effectively to ensure transparency and clarity for partners and stakeholders. This includes oversight of project task deadlines, preparing communication presentations, and leading regular meetings with leadership, planning teams, and other stakeholders.
  • Manage event execution and logistics including invitations and RSVP/registrations pages; RSVP/registrations management; contract negotiations, budget management, and invoice management; reporting and analysis requirements; materials and promo items; and:
  • In-Person Logistics such as venue, catering, technical/AV requirements, run of show management, parking, hotel blocks, asset delivery and set up (signage, nametags, props), travel, staging, etc.
    Travel to provide onsite support as necessary or provide direction to ensure associates can manage day-of event logistics independently.
  • Develop and maintain master calendar of corporate events; develop, maintain, and improve event management dashboards, documentation, and templates; assess, analyze, and report on each event and events in aggregate to facilitate and inform leadership strategic decision-making.

We’re excited to talk with you if:

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Related field
  • Five (5) years related event and conference planning experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bonus Points if you:

  • Working knowledge of:
    Event Management platforms, such as Cvent, Bizzabo
    Project management platforms, such as Asana
    CRM platforms for list management, tracking and reporting
This position was posted on 08/25/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.



Compensation Range:

$98,208 - $144,705

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

Are you ready to be part of something more?
You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.


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Top Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Annual incentive pay
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Dependent care accounts
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Associate wellbeing program
  • Associate emergency fund
  • Associate banking benefits