Director Experiential

Deadline -

Director Experiential

Date posted:

September 1, 2022

Organization:

Influence Marketing

Industry:

Experiential Marketing

location:

Mississauga, ON

job type:

In-Office

reporting to:

Vice President, XM

Timing:

Immediate

We Want YOU!!! 

Are you looking to fulfill a role in the experiential marketing space and join a company that values its employees and promotes an amazing culture? Do you thrive in a fast paced work culture, enjoy the challenge of a deadline, possess great communication skills and a desire to exceed the expectations of our clients?   

Influence is an integrated marketing agency.  We are experts in Experiential.  We are experts in Digital.  We are even experts in Retail and Sales. As we said – fully integrated!

We are a balance of idea generation and best in class execution.  We also happen to be a team of hard-working humans who care deeply about our clients’ business

Influence Marketing is looking to hire a passionate, well rounded, results driven Director of Experiential, working in our XM Business Unit. This candidate will be responsible for the leadership, management and execution of a variety of XM campaigns. You will join a collaborative team who care about their clients and care about doing great work!

Offering:

key responsibilities:

  • Oversee multiple clients at a senior level; lead and over see account management
  • Lead program development – from briefing through ideation, creative, deck development and presentation to clients
  • Evaluate client business needs by proactively bringing ideation and best practices forward to existing clients
  • Account Planning and overall growth and development of the account; promote the expansion of business with the client (ie: find organic opportunities)
  • Review client facing materials for accuracy and professionalism(reports, presentations, estimates, invoices, etc.)
  • Create campaign KPI’s /ROI’s
  • Ensure client communication protocol and expectations are established and maintained at a very high level
  • Work with the Business Development Team on planning, forecasting, etc.
  • Manage, coach and support assigned staff by providing leadership that promotes, teamwork, and rewards performance, ambitions and creativity
  • Lead the account team to provide the utmost level of client service; demonstrate a “client first” attitude
  • Take responsibility for the quality of delivered work. Responsible for final approval on estimates, budgets building, invoicing, etc. and ensuring cost control is a priority on all program management

skills & experience required:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in industry relevant roles
  • Weekend and evening work will be required (40 hour work week will vary week to week based on needs of program/event executions)
  • Passion for events and event execution excellence
  • A respect for process, highly organized and exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fiscally responsible with ability to create program budgets and manage costs
  • Effective problem solver
  • Strong leader and manger

what we offer:

  • A united team, innovative thinkers, who are not afraid to work hard and care about doing good work for their clients
  • Competitive salary based on relevant experience. Starting salary $85K annually
  • Comprehensive Group Benefit plan
  • Opportunity to work remotely – not all the time as we want to see you
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work hours/week
  • Strong family like culture
  • Employee run Diversity & Inclusivity Committee
  • Dog friendly office

wHO ARE WE?

Influence Retail Services Inc helps brands online and instore. Our mandate is to help clients engage consumers to influence purchase decisions.

Influence is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential.  

FEEL THE INFLUENCE

Influence is an integrated marketing agency.  We are experts in Experiential, Digital, Retail and Sales programming.  We exist to move consumers from consideration to purchase.  We are a balance of idea generation and best in class execution.  We also happen to be a team of hard-working humans who care deeply about our clients’ business

Influence is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs.

How to apply

Please email Anita Jelinek at jobs@influencemarketing.ca with your resume, a short message as to why you believe you would be a great fit for this program.

Apply now