Sponsorship Solutions Manager

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Sponsorship Solutions Manager applies intermediate industry knowledge to communicate and harmonize Freeman clients sponsorship production requirements between sales and graphic production; improving efficiencies, controlling costs and providing a seamless flow of information. Works with clients, the account team, graphic production, and delivery prior to, during, and after the event to ensure successful fulfilment of all sponsorship.

This position will support our Sponsorships group under our Growth (Sales) team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 1-2 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following locations:

Orlando, FL

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

McCook, IL

New Orleans, LA

Las Vegas, NV

Nashville, TN

Dallas, TX

San Antonio, TX

Alexandria, VA

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Act as subject matter expert for internal and external team members.

Create custom Envision sites.

Provide budgetary support during RFP process and manage budget tracking during event planning and preparation.

Attend site visits and client meetings.

Provide consultation on sponsorship opportunities with a strategic approach.

Provide graphic technical expertise for the production of sponsorship graphics.

Establishe deadlines for optimum production lead time.

Manage fulfillment of sponsorship for standard and custom elements from activations to graphics to include turnkeys.

Write and manage sponsorship graphic, furniture and labor orders utilizing internal systems.

Maintain sponsorship opportunity tracker and provide projections to delivery and graphics.

Supervise onsite execution of sponsorship.

Complete post show invoicing to ensure pricing is accurate to SOW.

Education & Experience

REQUIRED

High School Graduate, Bachelors in related field preferred

Minimum of 3-5 years live event industry experience

Working knowledge of all Microsoft software applications

Skills in using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

PREFFERED

Understanding of grand format printing and special event graphics production

Understanding of graphic production process in order to recommend correct materials for specific applications

At least two years of face-to-face client interaction

At least 3 years of project management experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None Required

Travel Requirements

Travel 25% to 50%

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.