Sponsorship Solutions Manager

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

About the role

This position supports the Graphic Account Management group under the Growth (Sales) team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations: Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Alexandria, VA; Anaheim, CA; or Las Vegas, NV.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert for internal and external team members.
• Create custom Envision sites.
• Provide budgetary support during RFP process and manage budget tracking during event planning and preparation.
• Attend site visits and client meetings.
• Provide consultation on sponsorship opportunities with a strategic approach.
• Provide graphic technical expertise for the production of sponsorship graphics.
• Establish deadlines for optimum production lead time.
• Manage fulfillment of sponsorship for standard and custom elements from activations to graphics to include turnkeys.
• Write and manage sponsorship graphic, furniture, and labor orders utilizing internal systems.
• Maintain sponsorship opportunity tracker and provide projections to delivery and graphics.
• Supervise onsite execution of sponsorship.
• Complete post-show invoicing to ensure pricing is accurate to SOW.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
• Skills in using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Minimum of 3-5 years live event industry experience.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft software applications.
• Travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of grand format printing and special event graphics production.
• Understanding of graphic production process in order to recommend correct materials for specific applications.
• At least two years of face-to-face client interaction.
• At least 3 years of project management experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Pay

Salary range of $60,000-$75,000 based upon experience. Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 15% of the base salary.