Sr. Account Manager - Event Production & Management - Greater NYC Area

At a Glance

MAG, a division of BDS Connected Solutions, is based in NYC and brings over 20 years of experience creating impactful campaigns for the world’s most esteemed brands. Together, we are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager with extensive experience in event production, event management, and client account management, to join our Employee Engagement team for our helathcare client. This role will play a vital part in managing and optimizing employee recognition programs that foster a culture of appreciation, innovation, and engagement. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, capable of managing relationships and delivering high-quality initiatives. They will be responsible for managing multiple programs with one of the agency’s largest clients, from brief to execution.

 

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Compensation

$80,000-$100,000 annual salary

Overview

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Project Management:

Manage the day-to-day elements of both small and large-scale projects, from planning to execution, with a focus on internal events for a large healthcare organization, including experiential programs and employee engagement tactics

Strategic Planning:

Collaborate with Director as well as freelance producers and junior team members to deliver projects that meet client objectives, developing and implementing new initiatives that enhance effectiveness and reach

Vendor Coordination:

Maintain and manage relationships with key vendors, including those specializing in audio, lighting, staging, fabrication, graphics, digital technology, venues, and more

Budget Management:

Develop, manage, and reconcile project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met

Deliverable Ownership:

Create presentation decks, production schedules, run-of-shows, and enforce key deliverable dates for program success

Client Relationship Management:

Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, nurturing these relationships, addressing needs promptly and strategically throughout project lifecycles

Continuous Improvement:

Establish and maintain best practices in project management while tailoring processes for specific client needs

Onsite Management:

Provide oversight of programs once live, attending local events when needed, including site visits and installations to award ceremonies and other live events, ensuring all logistics are handled professionally

 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, meeting planning, or account management, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years in an event or experiential marketing related discipline

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence and ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization and craft complex written communications
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm, commitment to excellence, self-motivation, and a professional demeanor
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends due to the nature of our events
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.); ability to tell a story visually in presentation decks, a plus
• Agency experience preferred
• Experience in planning and executing events a must, experience with live productions a plus
• Able to travel up to 25% (within tri-state area)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly talk, sit, stand, walk and bend over, repetitive use of hands/arms, repetitive use of legs and grasp
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation

Important Information

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, inclu