Brand Experience Event Operations Manager

Overview

Are you an impactful leader with a desire to drive PepsiCo’s Marketing agenda? Are you a project management maverick that enjoys building creative consumer experiences? If so, you might be the perfect candidate to help accelerate the growth agenda in the Energy Category at PepsiCo. Whether it’s executing best-in-class consumer activations or driving growth with Multicultural and Millennial consumers for priority brands, we need talented marketers like you to join our team!

The PepsiCo Energy Marketing team is looking for an experienced event operations manager that will be responsible for all logistics and onsite execution of our strategic partnerships. The Event Operations Manager should be a highly organized, problem solver with strong project management skills. In collaborating with your direct event activation team and the cross functional marketing mix, you will be responsible for both consumer and customer deliverables across the entire Pep Energy portfolio. Your primary duties will include managing and developing the Pep Energy branded asset inventory; planning and communicating event run of show; coordinating and managing on site event teams; growing our vendor portfolio and supplier relationships; and scheduling event product, infrastructure, and promotional material deliveries. The event manager should have a minimum of six years of experience working in event planning as well as a bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop vendor and supplier relationships for all branded promotional items and event infrastructure.
• Evaluate logistics budget costs and develop operational efficiencies.
• Manage the day-today coordination of multiple Tier 1 & 2 event activation plans.
• Oversee onsite safety protocols and ensure all onsite teams are trained in PepsiCo approved safety procedures.
• Plan and execute onsite set up and strike of event activation and manage the supporting team comprised of internal activation leads and external independent contractors.
• Coordinate in event partners and site production teams to ensure event activations meet the contractually agreed upon consumer-facing footprints and back-of-house needs.
• Facilitate staff credential distribution and develop processes for guest ticketing management.
• Develop and communicate event workflows (run of show, vendor delivery timelines, asset advancing, etc) that meet the needs of external event partners and internal key stakeholders across both the sector and divisions.
• Develop production timelines, product forecasts, infrastructure/staff advances, and run of show for all Tier 1 & Tier 2 events.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $98,700 - $165,150.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter.
• Must be based in Los Angeles
• Experience activating in the energy drink category a plus, not a necessity.
• Must demonstrate strong project management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• 6+ years event coordinating/planning and execution
• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft programs; specifically in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be a problem solver with an instilled sense of urgency across projects both big and small.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to Travel 75% of the time.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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