Associate Manager, Event Production

160over90•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate Manager, Event Production to support the planning and execution of experiential marketing programs. This position will consist of element transportation, event execution, in-office tasks, and other work. This Associate Manager role requires extensive travel to and from events in support of all areas of event execution including element transportation, set-up, event management, and break down. The candidate should be prepared for a minimum of 50-75% road travel during the first year, including weekends and some holidays. In the office, the position will be responsible for supporting event preparations, recapping, maintaining personal expenses, and any other account related tasks that may arise. This position will be utilized in supporting additional key accounts as needed, as well as actively engaging in various company initiatives. The Associate Manager is responsible for working effectively with both client and internal account teams to support event programs that achieve client results against established strategic & creative objectives, timelines and financial goals. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in experiential marketing production and execution, be self-motivated, thrive under pressure, work well in a fast-paced competitive industry, and have a passion for event production, execution and logistics.

Requirements

1+ year experience in experiential marketing and/or event production, or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
CDL not required but a plus
Pays close attention to detail
Demonstrates knowledge and desire to learn event production
Excellent customer focus, interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to handle numerous account tasks simultaneously with excellent organizational skills, while self-managing priorities and commitments
Ability to pro-actively anticipate obstacles and create solutions
Must possess a strong work ethic, can-do attitude, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Ability to perform occasional on-site physical tasks, including lifting or moving equipment/materials, extended periods standing or walking, and use of basic production tools as needed
Willing and able to work nonstandard work hours and weekends as required (this is not a 9 to 5 job) and possess a good sense of humor!
Willing to travel at minimum 50 – 75% of the calendar year
Passion for new technology, sports and entertainment and live events

Responsibilities

Support all aspects of event activation
Responsible for maintaining and submitting timely expense reports
Travel as needed, ensuring availability for all required event dates
Understand event budgets ensuring that financial goals are always met
Collaborate with the Account Manager to support the activation plan, budgeting, event execution, recapping, and reconciliation
Take ownership of event and transportation elements
Collaborate with vendors to ensure quality and workability and that the various projects meet the core objectives of the program
Work closely with staffing agencies to support the hiring, training and managing the event staff needs for the programs
Manage the warehousing PO system and understand/execute the shipping process
Document and learn all aspects of the account elements to assist in creating manuals and/or physical training
Collaborate with peers in the department to foster innovation