About the role
At Kastle, a company innovating AI solutions for financial institutions, the Events and Experiences Lead will spearhead the global events program, focusing on creating memorable experiences for senior banking and lending executives. This role involves managing a busy calendar of over 50 events across North America, including private dinners and major conferences, ensuring each event aligns with business goals and customer engagement strategies. The position requires close collaboration with founders, sales teams, and customers to deliver impactful events that foster meaningful connections.
Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing event planning from concept to execution, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships, and ensuring high-quality experiences through careful selection of venues, programming, and hospitality. The lead will coordinate invitations, attendance, and customer involvement, while also preparing detailed event logistics and contingency plans. Post-event, they will analyze outcomes to measure success and work with marketing to extend the event's impact through content creation.
Candidates should bring at least four years of experience in B2B or experiential marketing within SaaS, demonstrating strong organizational skills, commercial awareness, and a natural ability to host and engage executive audiences. The role demands resourcefulness, decisiveness, and willingness to travel frequently, including evenings and weekends. Based onsite in San Francisco, this position offers the opportunity to build Kastle's global events program from the ground up, working closely with leadership in a fast-paced, innovative environment.