SUMMARY:Reporting to the VP of Events & Special Programs, the Director, US Events leads and grows the US Events team, owns the day-to-day management of team logistics, creative execution, and staffing & training. This role also supports the VP of Events & Special Programs in innovation & growth opportunities, as well as development & expansion of internal services across the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Team Leadership & People Management- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Event Producers and Event Producers (adding additional staff as needed to support the business)
- Run weekly team meetings, individual 1:1s, training sessions, and annual goal-setting/development plans for all direct reports, in partnership with the VP of Events & Special Programs.
- Own hiring, onboarding, and performance management for the US Events team, including writing job descriptions and leading candidate selection.
- Hire, train, and manage contractors and on-site crew as needed for pitch, pre-production, and event execution, both locally and at destination locations.
- Be a leader in event process and standards across the organization, providing training & oversight to additional agency teams as needed.
Creative Strategy & Proposal Development- Partner in brainstorming and strategic discussions for all assigned programs, synthesizing input from the broader Brand Revolution team into a clear plan and budget.
- Lead the development of assigned proposal and pitch budgets and logistics that bring the creative vision to life and clearly communicate value to the client.
- Review project briefs, proposal decks, renderings, floor plans, and other supporting materials with the team to confirm they meet Brand Revolution standards before client presentation.
- Be comfortable pitching and presenting creative and budget strategy to clients, virtually or in person, as needed.
Event Management, Production Oversight & Client Management- Lead assigned event programs, managing the design, delivery and execution of complex or key client events with an assigned project team.
- Maintain a working understanding of every active project and client relationship on the US Events team and regularly brief the VP of Events & Special Programs on status.
- Participate in pre-con and post-con meetings for all programs assigned to the US Events team, both internal and client-facing.
- Be on-site as needed for programs requiring complex logistics, extended teams, or hands-on training and oversight.
- Assist with client and account management as appropriate, including pitching new or expanded work.
- Oversee vetting, selection, and onboarding of trusted supplier partners (audio/video/lighting, entertainers, headliners, rental vendors, staffing companies, etc.).
- Liaise with the Logistics team on prep documents, production schedule review, and pre-event crew meetings to ensure flawless execution.
- Maintain inventory and tracking of Brand Revolution-owned event assets, in collaboration with the Logistics team.
Agency Growth & Thought Leadership- Participate in industry associations, conferences, and networking activities that grow Brand Revolution's supplier and client network.
- Pursue thought leadership opportunities that benefit Brand Revolution and the broader events industry.
- Ensure documentation (photo, video, or other) of programs for internal use, and help maintain case study and creative support materials for marketing.
- Actively contribute to improving and updating internal US Events processes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS + ABILITIES- 10-15+ years working in live events, preferably at a creative or full-service agency.
- Direct experience managing a team of event producers.
- Experience working with Fortune 500 clients.
- Experience overseeing the creation of project briefs and pitch decks.
- Comfortable pitching and presenting to clients virtually or in person.
- Able to write, source, and fully price detailed budgets, including procurement of vendor quotes to ensure accurate pricing and profitability.
- Experience working with Audio, Video, and/or Lighting production vendors.
- Experience with general session or stage shows, including custom entertainment.
- A network of supplier partners that can support event needs across multiple countries/regions.
- Comfort working in a multi-office, multi-time-zone agency environment, coordinating with international teams.
- Familiarity with agency settings and working cross-functionally to bring a concept to life.
- Working knowledge of ClickUp (project management) and the Google Workspace suite.
- Extensive experience working with Excel and Google Sheets.
- Ability to work full time from an appropriate remote office setting or hybrid work from our US HQ in Cedar Park. TX.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Events, PR, or equivalent experience required.
- CSEP, CMP, or other relevant industry designation is a plus.
- Candidates should share any relevant coursework, classes, conferences, or other training completed within the past 12 months.
- Candidates should share any applicable industry association memberships.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, hear (with aid if needed), see, read, reach with arms and hands, and use a computer and telephone.
- Continuous viewing of a computer screen and sitting for long periods is required for day to day work and travel.
- Must be able to stand for up to 5 hours at a time during events.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of air/ground travel, domestically and internationally.
- Must be able to work extended and/or late-night hours during live events.
