Description
We are seeking an On Premise Event Specialist to join our team in the Midwestern United States.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing events, managing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive brand presence and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep up-to-date with music industry and cultural trends in the Midwest, providing valuable insights to guide consumer analysis and inform business strategies
- Identify, track, and forecast music festivals and third-party events across the Midwestern region, focusing on key markets and growth trends
- Align and negotiate festival and event partnerships to drive strategic brand presence and growth
- Ensure on-site plans support national business priorities and meet brand guidelines
- Support the collaborative business planning process with regional teams
- Develop and execute festival strategies across multiple festivals and events annually
- Manage sponsorship agreements, rights management, and partnership fulfillment
- Coordinate logistics, ticketing, and hospitality needs for events
- Support relationships with festival organizers, concessionaires, and venue operators
- Manage external production teams, vendors, and agencies
- Track KPIs, including sales performance, consumer engagement, and contractual deliverables
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy festival marketing frameworks
- Maintain accurate records and reports
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in live event production and experiential marketing, with proven festival experience
- Strategic planning and orchestration of multi-layered event programs at Music Festivals & Events
- Experience managing budgets, vendors, and external partners
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Established relationships within the festival and live events industry
- Experience navigating safety concerns and de-escalation in large crowds
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, project management platforms, and budget tracking tools
- Fluent in English, additional languages an advantage
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- 401k Match
- Family Leave
- PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule
- Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
The base salary range for this position is $72,000 - 108,000 + cash incentives.