Event Marketing Manager
About The Position
Fuse is a full-service marketing agency based in Winooski, Vermont that creates authentic brand engagements for teens and young adults. Fuse specializes in planning and executing sports, sampling, campus, culture, and customer marketing programs. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, Fuse believes that life should be a balance of creating great work and making first chair on a powder day. We foster a creative environment that encourages people to share insights and inspiration. If this sounds like a lifestyle made for you, then Fuse wants to hear from you. Fuse offers a hybrid working environment. Fuse employees are welcome to work remotely 2 days per week (Wednesday and Friday) and work in the Winooski, Vermont headquarters on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to collaborate with coworkers and clients. At this time, we are only interviewing candidates based in or willing to relocate to Vermont within driving distance of the office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
- 3 - 6 years of event / experiential marketing experience
- Experience in project management, planning and execution
- Proficiency in all MS Office programs
- Ability to deliver professional, error-free business documents and project reports
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, effective decisions when presented with unplanned challenges
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- An understanding of the agency process and the agency/client relationship
- A strong attention to detail, self-starter mentality and sense of responsibility.
- Willingness to travel frequently for business on weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert physical effort for extended periods of time
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of DOT commercial vehicle regulations is a plus
- A passion for sports, culture, art, music is a huge plus!
Responsibilities
- Develop integrated and cohesive event marketing concepts for Client based on Client brief; ensure engagement across Fuse Groups and partner agencies as needed.
- Create detailed event plan documents including premium distribution plans, playbooks, staffing plans etc. to be approved by EMG Director prior to event.
- Property contract negotiations are carefully planned for and are carried out in a timely manner.
- Foster a mutually respected business relationship with Clients through consistent communication.
- Identify appropriate staff and vendors to execute successful events.
- Proper storage, care, inventory and maintenance of client owned goods and group equipment
- Communicate with venue contacts, staffing agencies, Field Managers and IC’s prior to all events to be sure all schedules are being adhered to.
- Ensure all vehicles have valid registration and insurance cards before use.
- Project budgets are to be kept updated, detailed and expenses to-date tracked using Fuse’s budget management system.
- Constantly monitor event reporting throughout programs to ensure all data is being captured and recorded.
- Maintain updated weekly Internal and Client status reports and present updates in weekly internal and Client status meetings.
- This role requires frequent travel to event activations and client meetings. This role is expected to travel up to 5-10 days per month, depending on the event calendar.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 75% Employer-Paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for employees & dependents
- Health Savings Account contribution
- Health care opt-out stipend in lieu of employer coverage
- Employer paid life/disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Fitness, ski pass & cell phone stipends
- On-site skate ramp & recreation/fitness room
- Fuse gear closet including outdoor gear to borrow
- Dog friendly office
- Winter Wednesdays – work starts at noon!
- Summer Fridays
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 15 vacation days to start, plus personal and sick days and your birthday off!
- Paid volunteer hours
- Week-long company closure during the last week of the year
- Annual Company Ski/Ride Day
- Company happy hours, seasonal outings, and lots of fun
- Opportunity to engage in the local community via Fuse’s company pillar committees: Fuse Culture Committee, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, and Environment & Sustainability Committee
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
