Event Associate

Jack Morton Worldwide Inc.; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton Worldwide Inc. in Coppell, TX, is seeking an Event Associate (Program Associate) to support planning and executing consumer experiences across multiple automotive programs.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners to oversee event development and execution, bringing highly organized and collaborative energy to the team. The role emphasizes relationship-building with clients, strong presentations, and budget tracking, with travel up to 30% and occasional

Qualifications

• 2 plus years of events experience
• Strong project management, organizational and communication skills
• Experience in experiential marketing (planning, onsite execution), negotiating and giving presentations strongly preferred
• Willing to Travel up to 30% and work weekends/holidays, if necessary
• Comfortable working in an office as well as in an at-home environment as we like flexibility

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong and productive relationships with clients, agency partners and third-party resources
• Use the creative part of your brain to come up with unique approaches to engage consumers
• Create and deliver presentations that leave audiences clamoring for more
• Relish in the opportunity to demonstrate your negotiation skills to ensure the client is getting the most bang for their buck
• Track client budgets and provide clear communication to the client regarding budget, scope, schedule, and project status/action items
• Work with a close-knit team who is made up of people that actually like hanging out with each other

Skills

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Project management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Experience Without Limits

Come shape the future of brand experience.

Experience Without Limits Come shape the future of brand experience. At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections. That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other's ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you'll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life. This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it. Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.

• must be able to work hybrid in Coppell, TX & perform the necessary travel for this role**

The Event Associate (internal title: Program Associate) is responsible for assisting the South Central team with planning and executing exciting consumer experiences, across multiple programs. This position will work with both internal and external partners and clients to oversee the development and execution of events for automotive clients. This role will involve aspects of experiential/event marketing and meeting planning. It requires an individual who is highly organized, confident, and collaborative.

Here’s The Job

• Cultivate strong and productive relationships with clients, agency partners and third-party resources
• Use the creative part of your brain to come up with unique approaches to engage consumers
• Create and deliver presentations that leave audiences clamoring for more
• Relish in the opportunity to demonstrate your negotiation skills to ensure the client is getting the most bang for their buck
• Track client budgets and provide clear communication to the client regarding budget, scope, schedule, and project status/action items
• Work with a close-knit team who is made up of people that actually like hanging out with each other

How You Should Be Wired

• You say “yes” more than “no”
• You demonstrate a strong ability to manage multiple assignments at one time
• You’re comfortable in front of clients and confident in your role
• You’re a team player who is strong at collaboration and always willing to support others
• You are highly organized, with a keen eye for detail

How You Can Support Our Culture

• You enjoy and succeed at working REALLY well with others
• You support and contribute to a positive and productive cultural environment

What We Require

• 2 plus years of events experience
• Strong project management, organizational and communication skills
• Experience in experiential marketing (planning, onsite execution), negotiating and giving presentations strongly preferred
• Willing to Travel up to 30% and work weekends/holidays, if necessary
• Comfortable working in an office as well as in an at-home environment as we like flexibility

Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Requisition #: 2256

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