Senior Manager, Strategy - Shows And Events Sam's Club MAP

Position Summary...

Sam’s Club MAP is looking for an event producer to join our Enterprise Sales Marketing team to support our mission to become a must-buy ad platform for brands of all sizes.  Reporting into our Head of Marketing, you will be an important part for Sam’s Club MAP’s event strategy and logistical management.  

You will have experience working on the sell-side of the media industry planning, managing, and executing all types of event activations and tactics— including client entertaining, VIP dinners, major media industry and category specific conference sponsorship activations, and multi-day summits.  

About Sam's Club MAP

At Sam’s Club, we focus on delivering top-notch value to our members and partners through our Member Access Platform (MAP). Join our dynamic, high-visibility team within the world’s largest company and use our powerful first-party data to create impactful omnichannel experiences. Your digital expertise will increase growth, boosting both online and offline sales. With MAP, you'll help businesses shine by offering flexible pricing and buying models that enhance brand awareness and consumer engagement. Dive into a role where your contributions matter and measurable outcomes are the name of the game.

What you'll do...

• Oversee end-to-end logistical execution for an annual roster of events.

• Create impactful event activations that achieve and measure targeted goals.

• Create and lead event planning timelines inclusive of kick-off meetings, briefings with internal attendees, creative briefings for brand managers and creative teams.  Ensure all deadlines are met. 

• Cultivate important relationships for crucial collaboration-- aligning multiple different partners around the vision for each event you produce. 

• Work with brand team to build customer-facing event communications including invitations, agendas, onsite collateral, and signage. 

• Oversee the creation of an always-up-to-date master PowerPoint presentation for each event that outlines every detail.

• Identify and secure venues through comprehensive sourcing, detailed site visits, and strategic selection to ensure the perfect fit for every event. 

• Evaluate vendor services and venues according to industry standards and client requirements; communicate and gain agreement on recommendations. 

• Negotiate contracts for hotels, venues and vendors, including F&B, any/all audio-visual elements appropriate for events. 

• Registration/list management (e.g., invite lists, attendee management, rooming lists, name badges in partnership with lead development representatives).

• Be the on-site leader to coordinate vendors, assist internal attendees, welcome guests, and promptly resolve issues in real-time.

• Create post event follow ups and surveys to measure and document success.

• Manage invoice payment and post event reconciliation.

• Gather insights from each activation and provide recommendations to enhance future events, improve outcomes, and increase efficiencies.

• Always follow Walmart values and our everyday low-cost ethos.

What you'll bring...

• 7 years of experience in strategic event management

• 5 years experience within digital advertising

• Master at creating engaging experiences that surprise and delight 

• Budgeting and timeline management experience 

• Partner across the organization to build healthy relationships 

• Ability to travel to assigned events  

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

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- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

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- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

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- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, communications or related field and 4 years' experience in project management, hospitality, communications, event management or related field OR 6 years' experience in project management, hospitality, communications, event management or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Event Planning, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability

Primary Location...

850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America

Salary : $117,000 - $234,000