Sponsorship & Events Specialist

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it's our mission and our purpose. Job Responsibilities Lead the strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of the Company's event portfolio, exercising independent judgment in determining event objectives, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement strategies, as well as event execution, including venue sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, logistics, and on-site leadership. Ensure delivery of high-quality, consistent, and engaging brand experiences across all events. Own six-figure events budgets, forecast expenditures, identify efficiencies, and make recommendations regarding investment priorities to maximize organizational impact and return on investment. Serve as a strategic partner to internal business units (e.g., Consumer, Wealth, Commercial Banking), aligning sponsorship and event initiatives with business development and Client engagement goals. Manage ticket distribution and attendance optimization to maximize relationship-building opportunities and business impact. Drive continuous improvement through post-event evaluations, performance data, and stakeholder feedback. Collaborate on the identification, evaluation, and cultivation of strategic sponsorship opportunities aligned with the Company's business goals, brand strategy, and Community engagement priorities. Implement frameworks to evaluate and allocate sponsorship investments, ensuring effective use of corporate resources and measurable return on investment. Own and manage relationships with key corporate partners, including negotiation of sponsorship agreements and deliverables that maximize mutual value. Oversee the execution of sponsorship activations, ensuring all deliverables (e.g., signage, digital assets, experiential components) are implemented in alignment with brand standards and timelines. Collaborate with Marketing to ensure integrated campaigns, consistent messaging, and effective promotion of sponsorships and events. Provide strategic oversight of high-profile partnerships, ensuring continued growth, visibility, and impact. Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring all activations and engagements reflect the Company's mission, values, and reputation. Deliver sponsorship presentations, and post-event reporting, incorporating data-driven insights and recommendations. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible experience leading sponsorship, event, partnership, or community impact programs, including demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, negotiating agreements, administering budgets, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Advanced attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, track deliverables, and ensure contractual obligations are consistently met with accuracy and timeliness. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and execution of events and sponsorship programs, incl #J-18808-Ljbffr wsfsbank