Nikon Inc
Marketing Events and Experiential Manager
Nikon Inc, Melville, New York, us, 11775
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Marketing Events and Experiential ManagerCompany:
Nikon Inc.Location:
Melville, NYCode:
2368
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
:
This position is responsible for defining and driving a holistic plan for how the Nikon brand comes to life via in-person and virtual events and experiences focused on enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement. Lead the creation of a strategy, policy, and budget for national events and customer experiences (in-person and digital) across the organization to maximize impact of our brand, engagement and ROI. They will collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to create a variety of brand experiences including photo walks, educational workshops and panel events, smaller influencer events and large-scale brand experiences. The scope of the role includes managing site inspections, overseeing all aspects of program management, creating, and implementing customer experience and engagement tactics, defining, and implementing technology requirements, managing teams responsible for coordination and hotel management. The ideal Events Manager will balance creativity, execution, and analytical rigor, ideating and executing events and monitoring their performance along our event KPIs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Lead, in collaboration with Sr. Manager and experiential agency the US event strategy and implementation for all in person events, working to bring to life the brand's visionCollaborate with internal stakeholders to innovate, design and deliver impactful events/brand experiences that meet our objectives across various stakeholdersDevelop and implement an annual events strategy in alignment with the brand's goals and marketing moments.Develops a comprehensive structure for prioritizing and managing events, including developing playbooks to ensure best practices are met and learnings are implemented.Collaborate with internal departments to develop understanding of overarching objectives and how each event supports the overall business.Drive the end-to-end event process from initial strategy to event ideation and execution.Full event production management including: vendors and venues, location services, run of show, audio, visual, builds, installations, food & beverage, stage running, staffing, call sheets, releases, and moreUnderstands the attendee and customer journey and establishes and upholds a standard of excellence that extends to every event touchpoint, from initial meetings and status updates to recap reports and post event communications.Oversee event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support, pre- and post-event evaluations, and reportingManage the selection and booking of technical and production requirements with external vendorsCollaborates with in-house Creative Team on development of all event collateral and booth properties in person and digital. Works with the team to expand event experience into follow up or nurture campaign to drive growth.Work closely with the marketing and communications team to promote events, develop materials, and engage target audiencesAct as central point of contact for documenting, tracking and reporting on performance for all company events including those hosted by Marketing, Communications, Sales and NPSContinuously evaluate the effectiveness of event strategies and initiatives, leveraging data and feedback to refine approaches and improve outcomes.Recommend new event marketing initiatives that best support brand marketing and product marketing goals.Stay up to date on experiential and event marketing industry trends and best practices.Stay up to date on competitor events strategy to ensure Nikon is staying relevant and providing event experiences that set our brand apart in the imaging industryMeticulously own, manage and optimize events budget delivering high-quality experiences within allocated resourcesConsider and propose appropriate opportunities to engage new audiences through the events program.Manage the onsite execution of the eventDevelop scaled frameworks to guide local/regional teams in executing standardized events in their local marketsAncillary FUNCTIONS AND responsibilities
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Complete and administer OKR's and Employee Development Plans for direct report(s)All other duties as required or neededQUALIFICATIONS
:
Word, Excel and PowerPointMS OutlookSAPProven track record for setting vision for event and experiential marketing strategy that propels brand awareness, wins new customers, and creates deep advocacyExperience managing complex, high-profile events involving senior management and subject matter expertsSuccessful track record of influencing and building consensus with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and partnersExpert knowledge of event and marketing strategies (online, in-person and hybrid), tactics, best practices and emerging practicesProven ability to prioritize effectively while managing multiple competing operational prioritiesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to present and effectively interact with all levels including executive leadership.Adept at managing multiple competing priorities and duties in a fast paced, outcome-driven organizationExcellent negotiation and quantitative skillsExcellent organization and time management skillsStrong team leadership, collaboration and agility skillsMust be able to travel at minimum 15%, which includes overnight travelEDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
6+ years events and experiential marketing management experience encompassing planning, organizing, and executing a portfolio of successful events and experiences of various scales, with a strong understanding of event logistics, production, and cross-functional coordination.B.A. preferred, but not required
Nikon Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to successfully perform the essential function of the position.
Please email your resume to [email protected] and identify Code:
2368
Nikon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Nikon's Department of Human Resources at (631) 547-4254 or at [email protected] .
Compensation depends on a variety of factors including but not limited to; knowledge, skills, experience, education and location. The range for this position is $85,000-$120,000 annually.
Marketing Events and Experiential ManagerCompany:
Nikon Inc.Location:
Melville, NYCode:
2368
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
:
This position is responsible for defining and driving a holistic plan for how the Nikon brand comes to life via in-person and virtual events and experiences focused on enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement. Lead the creation of a strategy, policy, and budget for national events and customer experiences (in-person and digital) across the organization to maximize impact of our brand, engagement and ROI. They will collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to create a variety of brand experiences including photo walks, educational workshops and panel events, smaller influencer events and large-scale brand experiences. The scope of the role includes managing site inspections, overseeing all aspects of program management, creating, and implementing customer experience and engagement tactics, defining, and implementing technology requirements, managing teams responsible for coordination and hotel management. The ideal Events Manager will balance creativity, execution, and analytical rigor, ideating and executing events and monitoring their performance along our event KPIs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Lead, in collaboration with Sr. Manager and experiential agency the US event strategy and implementation for all in person events, working to bring to life the brand's visionCollaborate with internal stakeholders to innovate, design and deliver impactful events/brand experiences that meet our objectives across various stakeholdersDevelop and implement an annual events strategy in alignment with the brand's goals and marketing moments.Develops a comprehensive structure for prioritizing and managing events, including developing playbooks to ensure best practices are met and learnings are implemented.Collaborate with internal departments to develop understanding of overarching objectives and how each event supports the overall business.Drive the end-to-end event process from initial strategy to event ideation and execution.Full event production management including: vendors and venues, location services, run of show, audio, visual, builds, installations, food & beverage, stage running, staffing, call sheets, releases, and moreUnderstands the attendee and customer journey and establishes and upholds a standard of excellence that extends to every event touchpoint, from initial meetings and status updates to recap reports and post event communications.Oversee event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support, pre- and post-event evaluations, and reportingManage the selection and booking of technical and production requirements with external vendorsCollaborates with in-house Creative Team on development of all event collateral and booth properties in person and digital. Works with the team to expand event experience into follow up or nurture campaign to drive growth.Work closely with the marketing and communications team to promote events, develop materials, and engage target audiencesAct as central point of contact for documenting, tracking and reporting on performance for all company events including those hosted by Marketing, Communications, Sales and NPSContinuously evaluate the effectiveness of event strategies and initiatives, leveraging data and feedback to refine approaches and improve outcomes.Recommend new event marketing initiatives that best support brand marketing and product marketing goals.Stay up to date on experiential and event marketing industry trends and best practices.Stay up to date on competitor events strategy to ensure Nikon is staying relevant and providing event experiences that set our brand apart in the imaging industryMeticulously own, manage and optimize events budget delivering high-quality experiences within allocated resourcesConsider and propose appropriate opportunities to engage new audiences through the events program.Manage the onsite execution of the eventDevelop scaled frameworks to guide local/regional teams in executing standardized events in their local marketsAncillary FUNCTIONS AND responsibilities
:
Complete and administer OKR's and Employee Development Plans for direct report(s)All other duties as required or neededQUALIFICATIONS
:
Word, Excel and PowerPointMS OutlookSAPProven track record for setting vision for event and experiential marketing strategy that propels brand awareness, wins new customers, and creates deep advocacyExperience managing complex, high-profile events involving senior management and subject matter expertsSuccessful track record of influencing and building consensus with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and partnersExpert knowledge of event and marketing strategies (online, in-person and hybrid), tactics, best practices and emerging practicesProven ability to prioritize effectively while managing multiple competing operational prioritiesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to present and effectively interact with all levels including executive leadership.Adept at managing multiple competing priorities and duties in a fast paced, outcome-driven organizationExcellent negotiation and quantitative skillsExcellent organization and time management skillsStrong team leadership, collaboration and agility skillsMust be able to travel at minimum 15%, which includes overnight travelEDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
6+ years events and experiential marketing management experience encompassing planning, organizing, and executing a portfolio of successful events and experiences of various scales, with a strong understanding of event logistics, production, and cross-functional coordination.B.A. preferred, but not required
Nikon Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to successfully perform the essential function of the position.
Please email your resume to [email protected] and identify Code:
2368
Nikon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Nikon's Department of Human Resources at (631) 547-4254 or at [email protected] .
Compensation depends on a variety of factors including but not limited to; knowledge, skills, experience, education and location. The range for this position is $85,000-$120,000 annually.