Senior Director, Brand Experience at Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Sports, Lifestyle, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience within the event marketing field
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
A passion for experiential/event marketing and pop-culture
Must be an arbiter of trends and how they shape consumer insights
Ability to develop innovative thinking, author smart decks, troubleshoot client and team issues, and provide Experiential expertise within a cross-functional team
Ability to mentor and manage junior team members

Responsibilities

Serve as a strong, smart client lead, providing excellent account management, presenting ideas clearly, offering creative solutions, and addressing challenges head-on to drive agency value
Develop dynamic and innovative experiential campaigns/programs for clients that deliver on an integrated and strategic approach, involving multi-channel activation elements/promotion and driving strong, quantifiable KPI’s
Accountable for fulfillment of all project deliverables across a client campaign/program from start to finish
Brief in and collaborate with cross-disciplinary internal teams to answer client briefs and deliver on program goals, meeting/exceeding approved KPI’s
Develop and execute project plans, monitoring and adhering to an agreed-upon budget and timeline
Identify, secure, and manage third-party vendors and other production partners
Liaise with the Finance department to update program cash flow, flagging any issues, and manage internal PO process
Lead all post-program reporting and budget reconciliation efforts

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Client ManagementExperiential MarketingCampaign DevelopmentProject ManagementVendor ManagementBudget ManagementKPI TrackingCross-Functional CollaborationFinancial OversightProgram Activation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position based in Chicago, IL.

What is the salary for this Senior Director role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this position?

Candidates need a minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in the event marketing field, a passion for experiential/event marketing and pop-culture, trend awareness, and skills in innovative thinking, creating smart decks, troubleshooting, providing experiential expertise, and mentoring junior team members. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

What is the company culture like at UEG?

UEG is a dynamic, award-winning global agency that partners brands with people, places, and platforms shaping pop culture, offering services like celebrity programming, partnerships, communications, branded content, and experiential activations in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Director role?

Strong candidates will have 7+ years in event marketing, passion for experiential marketing and pop culture, trend awareness, and proven ability to lead clients, develop innovative campaigns, collaborate cross-functionally, manage projects and vendors, and mentor juniors.

Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Develops marketing strategies for Microsoft

About Daniel J Edelman Holdings

Working at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. This company’s focus on media relations, social media, data analytics, and influencer collaborations in partnership with a major industry player like Microsoft illustrates a strong alignment with technology and strategic growth. The environment encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to hone their skills in a cutting-edge and dynamic sector.

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