Week 10 EOC: Dream Job

Career Opportunities: Urban Outfitters: Associate Project Manager, Marketing and Events

Overview	Help Urban Outfitters grow in-store events!  The Associate Project Manager, Marketing and Events will be responsible for managing the in-store event process from request to execution, monthly calendar and seasonal strategy. She/He will manage the day-to-day communication and event coordination between Home Office and the Urban Outfitters stores.  The ideal candidate will be able to analyze and optimize the events strategy and process with an eye towards efficiency, business results and brand value.
Responsibilities	Develop monthly strategy for core in-store events as well as new event concepts.  Identify event request, marketing and production efficiencies and create action plans for improvements. Develop a clear events process and communication plan for stores and relevant internal teams.  Manage all requests through the in-store events inbox and facilitate emails within a timely manner. Evaluate the store submissions and create a strategic monthly event plan and calendar with the following considerations: store markets, business objectives, timing, marketing themes, resource needs and budget.  Provide store teams with an outline of event guidelines and inspiration including visual tips and tricks. Have the ability to create home office conceptual events which can be rolled out to many stores as well as guide and empower the store teams to create and execute their own new concepts.  Manage facilitating the marketing, technical, briefs and content/creative objectives for event projects. Maintain event plans, workflows, timelines and tracking reports to ensure the plan is carried out.  Provide store teams with the tools needed to execute events. Coordinate the workflow and communication between all parties involved in the various stages of the planning, marketing, development and execution of the event which could include conducting meetings, regular follow up and providing creative solutions as needed.  Develop quality assurance process and communication. Work with Partnership Manager so that all event sponsors/partners are secured prior to the event date. Collaborate with additional team members so that niche marketing-specific events (College, New Store Openings, Ntl. Partnerships) are aligned and represented on the monthly event calendar. Develop recap process for store teams. Provide analysis and formal internal recaps within 10 days after an event.   Be able to leverage recap analysis for optimization of future events. Accountable for the store events budget. Report monthly itemized reports and be able to project an estimated budget for the following fiscal year. Occasional travel needed to support larger marketing events.
Qualifications	Exceptional written and verbal communication skills: Must be able to communicate needs and objectives effectively via email, phone and in meetings. Creative thinker with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and maintain accuracy in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Builds Relationships/Influences:  Experience in successfully collaborating with many different personality types. Team player who is willing to provide assistance whenever and wherever needed. Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition and be able to handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. Strong leadership skills – have the ability to inspire and motivate the store teams to create unique and engaging events within the given standards and guidelines. Exceptional project management, process management and organization skills. Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate efforts across a large organization (both internally and externally).
Job Skills	3 + Years in marketing, department management, project management or related role preferred.  Experience with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Education	B.S. in Marketing, Business, Communications or Public Relations preferred.
Location	Philadelphia, PA
Travel	Some travel required.