Posted: 05/28/20242024-05-282024-06-28Employment Type:ContractJob Category:MarketingJob Number: 617519Is job remote?: NoCountry: United States
Job Description
Location: Hybrid (Redwood City) Duration: 6 Months Hourly Rate: Up to $69.45/hour (DOE)
Planet Interactive is seeking a Senior Events Manager with 7+ years of professional experience of proven, hands-on event planning and logistics management for a Hybrid 6-month contract starting June 2024!
Senior Event Manager Responsibilities:
Oversee & manage all external facing events and activations for the client. The EE&A function will NOT be responsible for internal events.
Set measurable KPIs for effective brand activations and product launch moments for the client.
Lead measurement and evaluation of experiential marketing activities and analyze results to determine program ROI and impact on building long term brand equity.
Collaborate with cross functional business partners to deliver high quality, impactful brand experiences for diverse target audiences.
Provide event management and proactive consultation for internal and external business partners throughout program development and execution.
Develop sales lead generation success tracking and ROI measurement for all B2B events.
Oversee all event planning estimates for project scope, schedule, and resource requirements, ensuring programs are properly budgeted, estimated, and scheduled.
Establish criteria for sourcing external vendors and activation partners.
Develop training standards that educate internal and external partners/brand ambassadors to act as representatives of the clients brand and mission at all events.
Build brand event standards and activation playbooks for international partners to ensure global brand synchronicity.
Scale activations in the North America market through the development of a client Ambassador program and Field Marketing function.
Manage large program and event specific budgets, providing detailed analysis for all events and ongoing programs.
Be a student of trends, competitors and culture, providing vision and direction on activation programming that will place the clients brand to the center of food, arts and culture.
Attend and speak at industry trade shows and be a spokesperson for the client.
Senior Event Manager Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field.
7+ years' experience of proven, hands-on event planning and logistics management.
Experience facilitating large scale, global brand events.
Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, under tight deadlines.
A love for culture, learning new ways of doing things and being a brand ninja.
Ability to travel and work flexible hours as needed.
Experience in resourcing and managing freelance contractors and agencies.
Strong analytical and organization skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self- starter with excellent prioritization skills.
Thrive in a results focused environment.
Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with high profile partners and large customers.
Deep experience in both B2B and B2C events and experiential marketing.
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