Senior Manager, Event Production

160over90•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Event Production is responsible for working effectively with both client and internal account teams to flawlessly deliver event programs that achieve client results against established strategic & creative objectives, timelines, and financial goals. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of 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

5+ years of related experience in experiential marketing production and events
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
Excellent verbal & written communication, project management and prioritization skills
Experience creating and managing budgets
Attention to detail & and ability to multi-task
Microsoft Office proficient
Ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines and adapt to unforeseen circumstances
Management of mobile marketing programs
Willing and able to work nonstandard work hours and weekends as required
A self-starter, highly organized, knowledge hungry and able to work well with employees at all levels of the organization
Must be a creative, forward-thinker
Must have professional appearance and persona
Strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude

Nice To Haves

Touring / Road experience a plus
Passion for new technology, sports and entertainment and live events
Experience with Audio and Visual equipment

Responsibilities

Accountable for the quality and financial success of all project deliverables
Monitor and manage the project including creation of project plans and budgets as well as scope and changes to budgets
Assist with recruiting, training and overall people management – coordinator(s), manager(s), contractor(s), tour and temporary staff as needed for the execution of each program
Play a key role in a project team environment by managing deliverables to account team members as well as client contacts
Manage project communications, ensuring that any issues, changes, or required performances that impact projects are documented and addressed with the key team members
Source, establish, develop and actively manage relationships with key vendors providing for the best available resources within budget and overall project success
Responsible for the procurement of permits, civic documents and all other permits/paperwork for events
Document and learn all aspects of each project in order to assist in creation of manuals or in physical training of staff
Maintain complete and updated project files with all project details and event information
Manage PO system and financial flow of all production deliverables
Experience working with planning tools (i.e., budget tracking, project timeline, logistics and deliverables schedules, event specs, meeting agendas and notes, etc.)
Working knowledge of experiential marketing / promotional events beyond basic knowledge and “how to” and ability to speak and strategize on staffing, training, logistics, execution and measurement.
Thorough knowledge of our industry, products and services, as well as those of our competitors and clients
Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, report on key accounts and deliver prompt and sound decisions
Frequent travel required