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Senior Events Manager - RUN

Under Armour

Baltimore, MD

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Job Description

Posted On: July 13, 2018

The Sr. Manager, External Events - Run will be responsible in managing, planning, and execution of Under Armour Run category program and other specialized events programs. This teammate will manage all aspects of his/her events with key partners internally (marketing, operations, apparel, footwear, accessories, etc.) as well as external agency partners.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Overall manage, assist development, and execution of the Under
  • Armour Run category Develop and manage key internal and external partnerships
  • Responsible for integrating and managing key metrics around UA Run events as well as other Tier 1 and Tier 2 internal categories
  • Manage program budgets and analysis to management on a monthly basis
  • Manage all project milestones, event analysis, and present status to senior management
  • Direct event activity to ensure delivery of key company vision, strategies, and representation
  • Develop event strategies reflective of the marketing goals for each individual department and program
  • Direct and manage development including all administrative tasks.
  • The request will include but not limited to scheduling meetings/site visits, budgets, contracts, post show analysis data collection, and hotel accommodations
  • Translate goals/objectives of multiple businesses into a cohesive message
  • Create and manage all graphics and promotional items ordered with the brand marketing team and outside vendors
  • Ensure timely execution and production of key deliverables (event communication and support materials)
  • Maintain strong relationships with related partners in the industry such as show management, exhibit houses, organizations, and show contacts
  • Plan, create, organize, and coordinate all event materials,, shipping arrangements, and show service


    Required Skills

    CRITICAL SKILLS

  • Prior experience clearly expressing complex ideas, preparing progress reports, making presentations, writing proposals, and recaps
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and document processes, metrics and analytics
  • Experience with Agencies
  • Ability to pay attention to detail and to multi-task; prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while producing quality work and meeting deadlines
  • Proven experience working well with others to maintain and build cross-functional (internal and external) relationships including agency partners, internal clients, editors, and influencers etc.
  • Create a sense of urgency and is energized by speed EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE


  • BA/BS degree required. Graduate degree is helpful but not required
  • 6 to 9 years of experience in event logistics and planning or strategy or within the event planning industry


    PRE-REQUISITES The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and often lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


  • Must be able to work equally efficiently in an office, convention/conference center, hotel, and a variety of social event locations
  • Ability to be flexible to work long hours, including evenings and weekends and holidays
  • Travel approximately 35% of the year