at Camping World in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
Job Description
As an Event and Experience Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing various events and experiences focused on enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement. This role requires a versatile individual capable of both hands-on execution, strategic planning, with a strong emphasis on team management and relationship building with dealership teams. The ideal candidate should be willing to travel extensively to various event locations across the United States.
What You’ll Do:
Event Planning and Execution:
+ Develop comprehensive event plans including logistics, timelines, budgets, and resources required.
+ Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of events.
+ Oversee setup, teardown, and onsite management of events, ensuring adherence to safety and brand standards.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during events to ensure a positive experience for attendees.
? Strategic Planning:
+ Develop and implement strategic plans for events and experiences, aligning with overall brand objectives and dealership goals.
+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and product teams, to ensure event strategies are integrated into broader brand initiatives.
+ Anticipate future industry developments and proactively adjust event plans and strategies to stay ahead of the curve.
+ Identify and pursue new opportunities for expanding brand presence and driving customer engagement through events and experiences.
+ Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of event strategies and initiatives, leveraging data and feedback to refine approaches and improve outcomes.
+ Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the event team, encouraging new ideas and initiatives that enhance the overall event experience and drive business results.
Relationship Building:
+ Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with dealership teams to understand their needs and preferences.
+ Collaborate with dealership partners to align event strategies with their goals and objectives.
+ Act as the primary point of contact for dealership teams, addressing their inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
Travel:
+ Willingness to travel frequently to various event locations, including weekends and holidays as needed.
+ Coordinate travel logistics for yourself and the event team, ensuring timely arrival and departure for each event.
What You’ll Need to Have for the Role:
+ 5-7 years of proven experience in event management in a fast-paced, driven environment
+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse teams and stakeholders.
+ Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in managing and motivating teams.
+ Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. The height of event seasons would be 60-65% travel – must enjoy life on the road, ability to thrive with a flexible travel schedule and is comfortable working in both indoor and outdoor environments, depending on the nature of the events.
+ The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job, including but not limited to moving or lifting equipment weighing up to 50-60 pounds, stand for long periods of time, ability to bend, lift, squat, reach with ease.
+ Obsessively detail oriented, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on quality and business efficiency.
+ Possesses excellent problem-solving and has the innate ability to react quickly to deviations in the event plans.
+ Natural forward planner who critically assesses their own performance.
+ Reliable, tolerant, and determined, comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines.
+ Must be self-motivated team player, professional, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
+ Strong customer service skills with a commitment to superior quality.
+ Capacity to scope, manage, and execute more than one project simultaneously.
+ Proven ability of leading by example with positive attitude
+ Adapts well to new situations and challenges.
Preferred Skills:
+ Experience working with dealership networks or industry partners.
+ Knowledge of experiential marketing principles and strategies.
+ Familiarity with budget management and financial reporting.
+ Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
+ Certification in event planning or project management is a plus.
General Compensation Disclosure
The pay range for this role considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Camping World, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the factors stated. A reasonable estimate of the current range is listed below.
Pay Range:
$69,825.00-$104,711.25 Annual
In addition to competitive pay, we offer Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave, and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.