Project / Event Manager

Hybrid and local to NYC or Basking Ridge, NJ

Contract: 30 months

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications or Business
• 3 years sales or marketing management experience and event planning
• Distribution channel management, planning and execution experience
• Experience with marketing research, research strategy or consumer research methodologies
• Manage highly visible programs against budget allocations
• Experience in large scale event planning and management
• High energy, self-motivated with ability to motivate others

Day-to-Day:

This role will be responsible for leading a team that takes full ownership of local marketing and grassroots programs from start to finish. The focus will be on developing local programs to engage existing customers, prospects/switchers, and various segment groups. The team, comprised of local event Managers who are experts in their field, will handle all aspects of logistics, management, experience, and audience needs.

Collaboration with HQ teams and agencies will be essential to execute events and deliver exceptional on-site experiences. Monitoring and analyzing market trends within sports, entertainment, and cultural landscapes will also be a key responsibility. As a customer-facing role, it requires poise, strong project management skills, organizational abilities, and excellent communication capabilities.

This leader will act as the primary liaison and point of contact between event sponsors, agencies, and all HQ production teams. They will work closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and manage all sponsor deliverables, from planning through execution to debrief. Additionally, support the local market sales team in achieving their performance goals by fostering strong partnerships with Sales Operations, Retail Stores, Indirect Partners, and Finance teams.