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  

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