Senior Manager, Event Management

Job Description:Dentsu Creative US iscomprisedof audacious thinkers and award-winning collaborators across the United States who blend local knowledge with globalexpertise.Choosing substance over stunts, our Modern Creative mandate is about unlocking sustained growth and holistic impact for brands in ways that Create Culture, Change Society and Invent the Future. We do it daily for notable brands.Our borderless approach allows us to assemble the best talent around each brief, tapping into theexpertiseof the 9,000+ people indentsuinternational’s global creative network. This integrated model also allows our talent to learn about and explore the breadth of career possibilities within Dentsu Creative.Role PurposeReporting into the Regional Director, the Senior Manager, Event Management is an event specialist and local market expert who oversees thepre to postevent responsibilities, from planning and preparation to execution and reporting. Event elements will often include staffing, product sampling, consumer engagement, asset transportation, POS coordination, and production.You’llwork in close collaboration withcross business counterpoints and serve as client contact.You’lloversee direct reports, including ongoing recruitment,hiringand onboarding, and performance and financial managementofpart timeand (if applicable) full-time employees.You’llfollow standard operating procedures, policies, and protocols for issue resolution.You’llmanage local warehousing with POS and special event assets, and ensure assets are available/operable for activations.You’ll socialize success and opportunities with program recaps, using data and insights for real-time measurement and evaluation, eventstrategiesand project plans/ volume phasing.You’llmanagecross agencyand in-market communications, andserve as a local contact for clients and partners.You’llapprove andsubmitpayroll and expenses for part-time and full-time employees.You’llprocess payments for invoices from vendor partners.You’llprepare and follow local market budgets.Person Specification6 years minimum experience in event managementOnly candidateslocatedinthe Dallas–Fort Worth, TX area will be considered.Budget management skillsPrior sampling event and production experienceKnowledge of wine and spirits industryExperience sourcing candidates to guarantee a match to the position/organizationProficient in the Microsoft SuiteComfortable with the possibility of some non-traditional working hoursTravel isrequiredwithin the assigned territories (schedule varies upon size of territory)The annual salary range for this position is $72,000-$77,000 annually. We base placement within the salary range on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, and other factors permitted by law.Benefits available with this position include:Medical, vision, and dental insurance,Life insurance,Short-term and long-term disability insurance,401k,Flexible paid time off,At least 15 paid holidays per year,Paid sick and safe leave, andPaid parental leave.Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including providing time off according to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, following its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit Location:USA – Remote – Texas – Central TimeBrand:Dentsu CreativeTime Type:Full timeContract Type:PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to Appli by clicking on the link to let usknow the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.