Marketing Events Manager

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global enterprise, partnered with Aquent, that is at the forefront of innovation, delivering groundbreaking experiences and services to millions worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing high-impact events, directly influencing brand perception and engagement. Your expertise will be crucial in bringing visionary projects to life, ensuring seamless execution and leaving a lasting impression on audiences.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized professional to drive the successful delivery of live events and activations. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing key relationships, overseeing complex logistics, and ensuring that every event aligns perfectly with strategic objectives and brand standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about creating memorable experiences, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

**What you’ll do:**

* Act as the primary day-to-day contact with external event production agencies, meticulously managing timelines, deliverables, and quality of output.
* Brief agencies on event requirements, ensuring strict alignment with brand standards and campaign objectives.
* Review and approve all production assets, build plans, floorplans, and logistics documentation prior to each event.
* Oversee on-site event setup, operation, and breakdown, guaranteeing execution matches the agreed design and experience.
* Proactively manage any on-site issues or last-minute changes with calm, pragmatic problem-solving.
* Conduct thorough post-event reviews with agencies, documenting learnings and tracking follow-up actions for continuous improvement.
* Support event leads across a diverse range of live events, including consumer-facing activations, trade shows, partner events, and brand partnerships.
* Assist with vendor sourcing, supplier management, and meticulous budget tracking across multiple concurrent projects.
* Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth event delivery.
* Manage event timelines, run-of-show documents, and on-site logistics with precision.
* Contribute to post-event debriefs and process improvements, sharing insights and best practices.

**What you’ll bring:**

* Advanced experience in production management.
* Advanced experience in real-life event management and execution.
* Advanced experience in budget management and financial oversight for projects.
* Demonstrated ability to exhibit a strong bias for action and consistently deliver results with a high degree of ownership.