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Engage & Resonate is seeking a Freelance Project Manager, Live Events. Candidate must be a self-starter with a “hybrid” live event/experiential background rooted in both client-service and hands-on production primarily centered on consumer-facing activations. Candidate must have a proven track record of managing high-profile projects and events professionally and successfully. Must be an excellent multitasker, strong leader and have solid vendor relation and client service skills. Experience with CPG, lifestyle and retail brands is strongly preferred. Candidate must be Chicago based and able to work at our office full-time through the duration of the contract.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage events from beginning to end, to include concept ideation, logistics and execution and recapping

Manage third party production partners/suppliers

Research and evaluate the event and consumer marketing space to build concept plans that showcase the agency’s understanding of the live event/experiential landscape

Develop plans, proposals, event concepts and marketing materials as required

Create accurate budget estimates for both long and short-term programs

Help negotiate strategic opportunities, partnerships and programming that can be executed locally and nationally

Assess program effectiveness and communicate back to client with feasible improvement solutions

Maintain current knowledge of trends in the entertainment, lifestyle and culture arenas

Have a general understanding of media and how it impacts the success of marketing initiatives

Actively and effectively manage vendors, event producers, promoters, and budgets

Ideate and execute consumer promotions, retail marketing initiatives and overall brand consumer experiences

Execute a variety of events and production related projects

Research, understand, measure, and experiment with new and alternative ways to leverage event technology to achieve overall marketing objectives and goals

Create post-event recap reports that are presented to the client

Day to day client management and team oversight

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferably in Communications or Marketing

4+ years of direct events and production experience, preferably in an agency setting

Experience in large-scale event production is a must

Sincere interest in consumer brands and creating meaningful consumer experiences through events and promotions

High proficiency in the complete Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.) and excellent understanding of utilizing online and network-based tools for research purposes

Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and multi-task effectively

Management of program budgets, contracts, program administration, etc

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to handle yourself professionally under pressure

Ability and willingness to travel when required for client and program needs

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