Account Director, Brand Experience

*Open to either New York or Los Angles

The Overview:

We are looking for a highly talented Account Manager who thrives in driving the end-to-end marketing strategy. In this role, you will partner with our clients to develop marketing plans for a broad spectrum of experiential programs from virtual event activations to a suite of in-person events. This role requires a hands-on experienced individual with a good balance of audience marketing, content strategy, and collaborative competencies.

Our ideal candidate will be highly organized, detailed orientated, and a phenomenal communicator. You would describe yourself as someone who is highly collaborative, a self-starter and is comfortable taking the lead and voicing their opinions and ideas. If you are seeking a role that is a blend of sponsorship and event planning experience, this position is for you!

The Fine Print:

• Develop and execute highly effective experiential events and marketing campaigns in support of a multitude of clients
• Strong industry vendor relationships; ability to optimally lead bids and vendor selection
• Provide ongoing analysis on trends in the marketplace and in technology that could improve the consumer experience within the experiential space
• Run ambassador and/or staffing teams when applicable
• Lead creative conceptualization for events and activations; build out compelling consumer journeys and concepts
• Lead all aspects of client activations from concept to planning, coordination, and budgets
• Cultivate strong working relationships within all levels of client teams, the agency, external partners, and vendors, using effective communication and collaboration tools

The Needs:

• 7+ years experience in Promotional, Experiential/Relationship Marketing; previous agency experience preferred
• 5+ years experience in event, conferences, and activation planning, execution and management
• Proven Project Management and Production skills and success in guiding and motivating cross-functional project teams on multiple assignments and projects
• Expertise in articulating performance metrics, proposals, etc. and making formal presentations to clients and executives
• Excellent budget management and reconciliation skills
• Detailed understanding of social media and online marketing
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Agile and adaptable to changing priorities
• Phenomenal interpersonal and communication skills
• Passion for information and learning
• Good balance between creative and analytical thinking

Why Us:

R&CPMK is the renowned integrated marketing and communications agency in global entertainment. The agency represents more than 400 of the most prominent and influential players in pop culture and some of the largest brands and Fortune 500 companies. We connect our clients to consumers through the world of entertainment, lifestyle, sports, influence, and popular culture.

We place employee wellbeing as one of our highest priorities, we believe our benefits are an important extension of that philosophy. Unlimited PTO, summer Fridays and our Body, Mind, Soul program are here to support employees on their wellbeing journey. We ensure that we find lots of excuses to come together both virtually and in person through our many company events, hosted by our social committee and employee resource groups.

To support your career development, we have a wealth of internal and external learning opportunities. Tuition reimbursement is also available for those that are interested in continued education.

To help you plan for your future we support you with an employer matched 401k contribution, employee stock purchase plan and family building support including; generous paid family leave, fertility and adoption benefits.

With offices in Los Angeles, New York, and London, R&CPMK is part of the Octagon Sports and Entertainment Network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.