Manager Brand Events - Focus on Materials, Event Design, Production & Installations

The Manager Brand Events focuses on materials, event design, production and installations, managing the planning, production and implementation of adidas events and projects to create leading event experiences. The role sits within Brand Management & Communications and includes responsibility for physical installations. It works closely with Brand adidas categories and functions, Brand Engagement & Event team functions, and the global event agency and supplier roster.

• Steer, plan and execute event projects using an integrated, holistic and long-term event marketing approach.
• Roll out and manage installations on site.
• Develop creative ideas and solutions that fulfil the event production and key account team strategy.
• Collaborate with project teams.
• Ensure rigorous and competitive pricing from agencies and vendors.
• Plan and manage project budgets within the given targets.
• Independently lead assigned projects and project teams, ensuring execution is fully aligned with brand strategy and creative direction guidelines.
• Fulfil objectives of briefs, taking into consideration short, medium and long-term company and business objectives.
• Pro-actively support superiors in various tasks.
• Build the brand and the business of the brand.

• Associate's degree (FOS, Abitur).
• Creative and/or event education.
• At least 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record especially for event production and event design experience.
• Experience in installations, exhibitions, interior design and production is a must have.
• Excellence in event organisation.
• Excellence in project management.
• Strong creative/design background.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong time and budget management.
• Proven ability to manage external partners to achieve strong results.
• Detail-oriented with ability to synthesise small details into big pictures.
• IT skills: Illustrator (or equivalent), SketchUp: basic, Office 365: expert.
• Hardware: Macintosh products.
• Language: English: excellent, German: excellent.

• Knowledge of materials and standard event equipment is beneficial.
• Marketing/Communication/Architecture experiences are an advantage.

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