The Apex Agency is hiring: Senior Event Producer in Mahwah

Apex - We design world-class marketing, training and event solutions for some of the most admired and respected brands in the world, including Acura, Honda, BMW, Lexus, McLaren, Toyota, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz among others.

Check out some of our recent work at www.theapexagency.com.

At Apex, we push boundaries and achieve extraordinary results. We’re looking for smart, creative and extremely motivated people who want to make a big impact. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to submit your resume and join our team.

We are looking for a seasoned, tenacious, critical-thinking senior/executive-level event project manager/producer to oversee multiple aspects of client events and programs. You will ensure that goals and objectives are met while being a beacon of operational awesomeness. We are looking for someone to create the vision for success and then manage the blueprint. You will drive the process of the production from start to finish and contribute to the project throughout.

We are known to create both in-person and virtual events that are engaging. All details are fully thought through so that each event experience is seamless.

You’re a great fit if this sounds like you…

• Have several years of event and/or project management experience at an event company, marketing agency, experiential shop or on the client-side
• Have Automotive training, PR and/or consumer event experience
• Have overseen both in-person and virtual events
• Have web-Based Training development experience
• Are a confident leader and can develop a strong team
• Constantly have your finger on the pulse of what’s now and what’s next
• Crazy attention to detail, without being crazy (or at least not too crazy)
• Have unshakable positivity from the moment you wake up
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit—ability to work independently and with your team
• Have the drive, resilience and creativity to do whatever it takes to get it done
• Operate from a place of yes we can
• Are proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Keynote and other industry-related technologies

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll do...

• Create and manage budgets and production schedules/timelines
• Maintain project plans, manage project dependencies, and track completion of deliverables
• Keep clients updated on program status with open communication
• Anticipate needs and wants of clients - answer questions before asked
• Conduct venue research, develop presentations, negotiate contracts, oversee participant registration, hotel room blocks and logistics
• Manage multiple deliverables, in different development phases, from concept through execution (these will all deal with automotive content – features, technology, comparisons)
• Direct and manage pre-production team (from 2 to 5 Producers and Coordinators)
• Direct and manage on-site event team (from 2 to 30 contract roles)
• Develop and manage registration process and guest communications
• Assist in content and development of event communications, presentations, signage, environment and other branding
• Maintain established profitability goals
• Plan and lead client meetings both in person and via conference calls
• Work with Apex creative, staffing, logistics and accounting teams
• Research and present creative event design options, venues, premiums, gifts
• Plan and lead event site visits
• Understand event objectives, client brand and client personalities
• Set and maintain tone for the team - always calm under pressure
• Travel can vary and may be up to 30-40% (dependent upon client event schedule and current health guidelines)