Event Manager, Sponsorship Sales

Dow Jones•New York, NY

4d•$45 - $45

About The Position

Events Managers- About The Role Events Managers serve as the internal advocate for the client. Their core priority is addressing clients’ needs and concerns as quickly and effectively as possible to develop and maintain strong relationships. Represent the client’s best interest while also remaining integral to the event structure, attendee experience and profit margins of a deal. Connects the dots between elements associated with a sponsor package and how it can be best leveraged for success. Clearly articulate and communicate what defines success, KPIs and critical deadlines Job Description The Events Manager will play an essential role on the WSJBG Live team, bridging the functions of sponsorship sales and the production of sponsor activations and other deliverables. The Sponsorship Events Manager will work closely with all key functional areas of events, including Production/Program Management, Marketing/PR, Programming, Creative and Sales.

Requirements

Client Service experience essential (minimum 4 years in account management, client services or events management)
Experience with, and understanding of, detailed client deliverables
Exceptional written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
Ability to multitask and juggle multiple competing priorities
The ability to manage timelines
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Solid interpersonal abilities
Energy, enthusiasm, and comfort with an entrepreneurial, fast-changing environment
Proficiency in Google Suite
An interest in current affairs, news, and media is helpful.

Responsibilities

Ensure successful delivery and execution of Events sponsorships
Monitor and communicate status of projects to clients and internal Sales Partners
Write and distribute recaps of all external (client-facing) meetings
Own and manage client status calls on an as-needed basis
Oversee and adjust client priorities as needed; Communicating those changes and the implications of the changes to all members of the team
Provide Finance with executed SOWs/contracts at the beginning of an engagement
Flag and manage potential impact on established budgets due to client mandated pivots in collaboration with Sales Partners and Program Managers
Manage client expectations and deliverables in collaboration with Sales Partners and Program Managers
Proofread all documents before they are sent to the client
Aid in optimizing workflows, best practices and processes where necessary
Manage and deliver sponsorship benefits across a suite of sponsors and events
Ensure successful delivery of client objectives and deliver ROI while upholding the standards and needs of a live event editorial, production, marketing and programming teams
Take an active interest in business development.
Own client communications, creating/owning contact and status reports, and sharing feedback with the client and the internal teams.
Act as point person between client and Events stakeholders.