Tradeshow Coordinator - Wilmington, NC

Live Oak Bank is a pioneering digital bank dedicated to serving small business owners across the United States. With a distinctive approach that blends innovative technology with exceptional customer service, Live Oak Bank strives to become America’s Small Business Bank. The bank offers a variety of products designed to help customers buy, build, and grow their businesses alongside high-yield savings and certificate of deposit (CD) options that support the growth of their hard-earned money. At the heart of Live Oak Bank’s operations is a deep commitment to the well-being of its employees, recognizing them as the most valuable asset and the driving force behind the company’s success. This focus on culture and customer service creates a dynamic workspace where employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the American Dream. The role of Tradeshow Coordinator at Live Oak Bank is integral to strengthening the bank's brand presence and fostering strategic relationships that promote loan and deposit growth. As Tradeshow Coordinator, you will play a critical role in developing, executing, and overseeing the bank's comprehensive tradeshow and events program. This position acts as a bridge linking loan teams with current and prospective customers as well as referral partners through carefully orchestrated event experiences. Managing the entire lifecycle of trade shows and events, from initial planning and logistics to execution and post-event analysis, the coordinator ensures that each event aligns with Live Oak Bank’s business goals and values. This includes responsibilities like booth setup, registration, vendor management, budget oversight, and developing strategic opportunities to optimize event effectiveness, reduce costs, and boost productivity. The role demands strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to collaborate across departments such as marketing, business, and sales to craft memorable and impactful event experiences. With a salary range of $55,000 to $90,000 per year, along with potential bonuses and long-term incentives based on performance metrics, this full-time position offers a rewarding career pathway for candidates passionate about event planning and brand management in the financial sector. Live Oak Bank’s commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that all candidates are evaluated fairly, with equal opportunities provided to minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. The Tradeshow Coordinator is essential to maintaining the high standards of Live Oak’s experiential marketing, delivering events that not only enhance brand recognition but also generate meaningful business growth.

• a bachelor's degree in marketing communications or travel and tourism
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in tradeshow coordination or event planning
• proven ability to manage multiple complex simultaneous projects
• experience in vendor management
• proficiency in budget tracking and reconciliation