Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education. Learn more about our and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

Ameris Bank is searching for an enthusiastic event manager with a "can-do" attitude to manage our brand sponsorships and plan and execute events for the company. This role will be responsible for enhancing Ameris Bank's brand awareness in local markets, improving client loyalty, and enhancing business development efforts through events and sponsorships. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

* With the Director of Advertising and Promotions, drive the event and sponsorship strategy for Ameris Bank.

* Plan and organize corporate events from start to finish with great attention to detail. This includes but is not limited to: scheduling, planning, invitations, vendor management, contract negotiation, and hosting of the event. Many events will require in-person attendance.

* Maintain an event and sponsorship calendar; be the expert on dates, times, and details for all sponsorships and corporate events.

* Manage, plan, attend and optimize Ameris Bank's existing large corporate sponsorships: Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Peachtree Road Race, ALTA, and the Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon; own the sponsorship relationships.

* Manage and plan smaller events as needed, such as select golf tournaments, large sponsored business events, and Ameris Bank leadership events

* Negotiate select sponsorships, with the Director of Advertising and Promotions.

* Manage media placements, social media, and lead team when creating marketing materials related to sponsorships and events; optimize effectiveness of media placements and lead generation opportunities.

* Act as a consultant on event and sponsorship opportunities to corporate and local market leaders; fully understand the objectives/goals of each sponsor activation to translate into goals for the event. Assist with execution of select events and sponsorships.

* Manage business development-related assets, such as event tickets and venue boxes; assist with business development event planning as needed.

* Solicit, train, and manage Ameris Bank teammate volunteers for events. Enhance strategy for internal promotion and teammate attendance at events.

* Manage sponsorship and event marketing requests in Jira.

* With Creative team, create and manage event signage, and coordinate materials for all events.

* Develop benchmarks, timelines, and mechanisms to measure event and sponsorship success; report out monthly.

* Assist Director of Advertising and Promotions with other duties, such as project management, invoicing and budgeting, team meeting planning, catering for team events, promotional item ordering, and other duties as assigned.

* Establish and ensure compliance with brand standards and regulatory requirements.

* Have a strong sense of ownership to ensure that Ameris Bank events and sponsorships are executed at the highest level.

* Lead events on nights and weekends, especially during the spring, summer and fall at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

* Excellent people skills, and an ability to interact effectively and in a professional, diplomatic, and mature manner with company leadership and internal and external clients at all levels.

* Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.

* Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

* Proven ability to learn quickly, problem solve, prioritize workflow, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

* Ability to work autonomously and to function both independently and as a team member.

* High attention to detail.

* Microsoft Office suite proficiency.

* Adobe InDesign experience preferred.

Industry and Work Experience:

* Minimum 3-5 years of relevant marketing, event and project management experience required.

Academic:

* Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field required or minimum of 5 years direct marketing or events experience required.

Benefits Available to Employees:

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees:

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking
• Free Safe Deposit Box
• Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks
• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.