**Position Summary...** **What you'll do...** **Sr. Manager, Events** **ABOUT WALMART CONNECT** Walmart Connect is Walmart’s advertising platform for brands, uniquely designed to reach hundreds of millions of U.S. shoppers across their entire shopping journey. We connect billions of shopping behaviors to real transactions (both online and in-store) and help suppliers truly understand how their marketing drives results. **WHAT WE ARE SEEKING** Walmart Connect is looking for a seasoned event producer to join our B2B Brand and Enterprise Sales Marketing team to support our mission to become a must-buy ad platform for brands of all sizes. This role is an integral part of a small team of four responsible for Walmart Connect event strategy and logistical management. The ideal candidate will have experience working on the sell-side of the media industry planning, managing, and executing all types of event activations and tactics— including but not limited to client entertaining, VIP dinners, major media industry and category specific conference sponsorship activations, 1000+ person multi-day summits. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Own end-to-end logistical executionfor an annual roster of events as assigned to you by the Head of Events. + Designevent activationsto driveand measurethe desired business objectives + Create and drive event planning timelines inclusive of kick-off meetings with marketing strategists, briefings with internal attendees, creative briefings for brand managers and creative teams. Ensure all deadlines are met. + Cultivatekey relationships for crucial collaboration-- aligning multiple differentstakeholders around the visionfor each event you produce. + Work with event content manager toexecute customer facingevent communications includingbut not limited toinvitations, agendas, onsite collateral, and signage. + Engage Corporate Communications to create all thought leadership, panels and presentation event elements. + Engage Brand Strategy on all branding elements anddesign + Own the creation of an always-up-to-date master PowerPoint presentation for each event that outlines details + Present plans to key stakeholders and leaders for alignment and approvals + Execute venue sourcing and sitevisits andselection for best fit locations + Evaluate vendor services and venues according to industry standards and stakeholder requirements; communicate and gain buy-in on recommendations. + Effectively negotiate contracts for hotels, venues and vendors, including F&B, any/all audio-visual elements appropriate for events. + Registration/list management (e.g., invite lists, attendee management, rooming lists, name badges in partnership with lead development representatives) + Act as the on-site captain to direct vendors, supportinternal attendees,greet guests,and trouble shoot in real time + Create post event follow ups and surveysto measureand documentsuccess + Manageeventbudget, invoice payment, and post event reconciliation + Continue to learnfrom each activationandmakerecommendationsfor future executions to improve outcomes and createefficiencies. + Always acting in accordance with document Walmart valuesand our everydaylow-costethos **REQUIREMENTS** + 10 years’ experience in event management (strategic and tactical) + Supreme organizational skills and attention to details + A passion forcreating engaging experiences that surprise and delight + PowerPointpresentationbuildingskills + Budgeting and timeline management experience + Strong written and oral communication + Ability to partner cross-functionally, building healthy relationships across an organization + A proven problem-solver who can identify the root cause of challenge and proactively work to solve + Experience inthemedia industrya plus + Abilityto travelto assigned events At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. ‎ ‎ ‎ You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. ‎ For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . ‎ ‎ Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. ‎ Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. ‎ For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) . ‎ The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00-$216,000.00 ‎ Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. ‎ Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: ‎ ‎ - Stock ‎ ‎ **Minimum Qualifications...** _Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications._ Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field and 3 years’ experience in communications, project management, event management, or relevant area OR 5 years’ experience in experience in communications, project management, event management, or relevant area. 2 years’ supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams. **Preferred Qualifications...** _Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._ Event Planning, Live Audio/Video Production **Primary Location...** 221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of America Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. 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