Event Production Manager

Bentonville, AR (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end event execution from planning to post-event wrap, coordinating logistics, staffing, vendors, assets, and budgets to deliver brand-aligned experiences.

  • Own execution and on-site delivery across planning, production, and post-event wrap
  • Manage vendors, staffing, and asset coordination within budget
  • Oversee transportation, logistics, and documentation to ensure brand-aligned experiences

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the execution of assigned events from planning through on-site delivery and post-event wrap, ensuring all logistics , assets, staffing, and vendor coordination are completed accurately and on schedule without requiring constant oversight.
  • Build and maintain detailed production plans for each event, including staffing plans, logistics schedules, transportation, inventory, and equipment needs, ensuring no gaps exist in execution readiness.
  • Coordinate and manage vendors, including sourcing, requesting quotes, confirming deliverables, and ensuring all contrac ts, W-9s, COIs, and requirements are completed prior to execution.
  • Manage event staffing logistics , including scheduling Brand Ambassadors, field teams, and support staff, ensuring all personnel are confirmed, trained, and fully briefed ahead of event execution.
  • Oversee asset managem ent, including tracking, packing, shipping, storage, and return of event materials, ensuring all items arrive on time and in proper condition.
  • Partner with Event Project Managers and Event Strategy to ensure all execution plans align with client expectations, timelines, and budgets, proactively identifying and resolving any misalignment.
  • Track and manage event-level budgets related to production, including labor, vendors, travel, and logistics , ensuring spend aligns with approved budgets and escalating any risks before overages occur.
  • Own cross-functional coordination with Warehouse teams to ensure all event inventory is accurately tracked, quality checked (QC), and fully organized and event-ready prior to execution
  • Own end-to-end management of all event transportation and fleet assets, including company-owned and third-party vehicles (trucks, box trucks, sprinter vans, experiential trailers), ensuring assets are properly scheduled, compliant, maintained, and fully event-ready; proactively identify and resolve risks related to transportation, routing, and asset availability
  • Lead or sup port on-site execution, including setup, operation, and teardown, ensuring events are delivered to brand standards and without operational failure.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, communications, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in event production, logistics, or experiential marketing
  • Experience supporting live events, pop-ups, tours, or activations
  • Experience working in fast-paced, multi-project environments
  • Strong logistical and operational planning skills
  • High attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication and vendor management skills
  • Problem-solving mindset with ability to act quickly under pressure

Benefits

  • 401(k) PLAN Eligible employees can voluntarily participate in the Company's 401(k) plan where Gratsy matches employee contributions, dollar-for-dollar (100%) up to the first 4% of your annual salary.
  • Gratsy offers two medical plans to pick from, vision and dental plans. Gratsy also fully pays for your short-term disability, long-term disability, and a life insurance policy. In addition to these, we also offer a fringe benefit for wellness and other supportive benefits to all eligible Gratsy team members!
  • PAID TIME OFF/COMPANY HOLIDAYS Gratsy offers various types of time away! Each year we offer eligible employees 10 paid observed holidays, and an additional 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO/vacay time) annually. We also offer generous flexible time off during the holiday season!
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Gratsy LLC

Gratsy is a female-founded and led company based in Northwest Arkansas that connects brands to consumers through unique product experiences.Through highly targeted direct-to-home sample boxes, experiential events, and celebrity partnerships, Gratsy manages the entire process of bringing product experiences to life.From snow-covered parking lot pop-ups to food truck tours hosted by legendary Hollywood talents, Gratsy has the creativity and experience to take your audience to unexplored heights.

Founded in 2019
Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
51 employees (13 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (12% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
31.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.4%
Direct
48.2%
Referral
5.9%
Social
16%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~53
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Event Production Manager

Gratsy LLC · Bentonville, AR · Hybrid