Our client is a global tech leader seeking an Event Strategy & Planning Manager for a 6-month assignment with likely extension that will be 40 hours/week and onsite 4 days/week (Monday-Thursday, nonnegotiable) in the Plano, TX office.

Events range in duration, size, location and frequency. Traveling by car to events in the DFW area will be required, as well as possible occasional travel by plane for larger events.

To apply and be considered, you must reply with the following:
- Full legal name:
- City of residence:
- Top 3 Highlights (please describe, in full sentences, your experience with the following):
1. Event strategy (developing strategy based on event objectives):
2. Event/project management (coordinating multiple moving parts for events):
3. Communication and relationship-building with multiple internal stakeholders and various external partners:

The Event Strategy & Planning Manager will:
- Lead the communication plans that support marketing events execution with internal and external partners
- Communicate to executive leaders regularly on event plans, updates, results and provide insights and recommendations for future events
- Lead post-event evaluations to assess the success and identify areas for improvement
- Create and implement planograms and floorplans within the visual merchandising portal (VMP) that support event strategy and execution
- Manage the coordination of event logistics, including event selection, asset and fixture transportation and location accommodations required to support a successful event
- Manage and drive product prioritization to be used in the visual storytelling and planogram creation that align with event theme and strategy
- Develop and maintain the playbook outlining standard operating procedures, best practices, and templates for various event sizes and experiences
- Create and manage detailed project plans for each event, including timelines, milestones and rollout plans

The Event Strategy & Planning Manager must have:
- 4 years of experience in events planning or visual merchandising, including strategic event planning aligned with organizational goals and leading and managing a team of event coordinators or planners
- Project management skills
- Experience building relationships with key internal and external cross-functional partners and working with a variety of vendors and suppliers
- Ability to assess event success and ROI, with experience in post-event reporting and analysis
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in retail merchandising strategies
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Bachelor's degree

Bonus:
- Visual merchandising and retail ops experience in corporate environment
- Experience creating planograms

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: Danielle.Aranya@jobalert.creativecircle.com

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