Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are
Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation – transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth.
What You’ll Do
HS&E is looking for an outstanding Supervisor to join the Events & Experiential team as a key member supporting a variety of brand clients. The ideal candidate is passionate about events, experienced in activation, extremely organized, a strong communicator and excels at building relationships.
The Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the planning, production and measurement of experiential marketing campaigns and hospitality programs, serving as the day-to-day client lead, while also contributing to the professional growth of their direct report(s).
30% - Account and Project Management
- Responsible for the management of event and hospitality programs serving as the day-to-day communications lead with clients, inter-agency teams, partners and vendors
- Develop execution plans that are delivered on time, within budget and held to the highest standards, with support from Director
- Detailed oversight and delegation of program components including communications, production, hospitality, staffing and measurement.
- Oversee the financial aspects of programs, including internal financial processes and the development and reconciliation of budgets
- Review all client-facing materials to ensure quality, consistency and timeliness
- Identify and manage outside vendors associated with executing the overall projects/events
20% - Strategic Planning
- Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to develop activation concepts (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box)
- Leveraging independent research and industry insights to think more strategically about client’s industry, brand and product offerings
- Champion creative ideas with clients by developing clear, polished client presentations to sell-in concepts and recommendations
20% - Relationship Management
- Build trusted rapport with clients, inter-agency teams, partners and vendors by managing overall relationships, expectations and troubleshooting any conflicts that may arise
- Keep Director updated on the status and timing of deliverables, client and team health
20% - Staff Development
- Manage the professional development of each direct report
- Set career development goals, track performance, and hold team members accountable
- Work with team members to improve skill sets and remove barriers to effectiveness
- Provide ongoing performance feedback
- Identify training needs for improved performance
- Contribute, build and maintain positive and dynamic culture across the agency, inclusive of team-building efforts and social activities
10% - Business Development
- Build proficiency with clients’ business to uncover new areas of opportunity for agency support
- Demonstrate knowledge of client industries and experiential landscape to bring new opportunities in the marketplace to clients
- Support general agency new business efforts with research, strategic solutions, insights and concept development
Who You Are
- Passionate about live and virtual experiences with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
- An innovative thinker able to translate creative ideas into persuasive client and new business presentations
- Team-spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives
- Proven leader with experience managing/training junior team members
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, able to manage workload with minimal oversight or revisions to work
- An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Bachelor of Arts or Science (minimum)
- 6+ years of event marketing experience at an agency, team, league or brand with a proven performance record
- Advanced understanding of event and experiential marketing
- Ability to set priorities, demonstrate proactivity and assume a leadership role for assigned work
- Experience in document writing including status reports, recaps, industry/competitive analysis
- Confidence building and managing budgets
- Experience managing a staff of no less than two (2) team members
- Experience working across organization and interfacing with a variety of stakeholders
- High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
No requirements for certificates, licenses and/or registrations
Physical Activity and Work Environment
Occasionally the employee might be asked to perform minimal physical activity in support of onsite event execution
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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Salary Range
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00
A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
What We Do
Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data.
Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors.
Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame.
TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING
At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have.
We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community.
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www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.
