Freelance Onsite Event Manager

Chicago, IL (On-site)

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Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own on-site event operations for BMW activations, driving end-to-end logistics, staff leadership, and brand stewardship at live activations.

  • Operations ownership: load-in/out, setup, teardown, and production timelines
  • People and vendor leadership: primary onsite contact for venues, vendors, and brand ambassadors
  • Brand execution: on-site BMW representation, safety checks, and event photography/metrics collection

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead all onsite event operations from load-in through load-out.
  • Manage venue logistics and serve as the primary onsite contact for event sites, vendors and operational partners
  • Coordinate vehicle transportation schedules, staging plans, and onsite vehicle movements
  • Develop and execute onsite operational timelines and production schedules
  • Troubleshoot logistical challenges and implement solutions
  • Lead setup and breakdown of event assets including signage, displays, hospitality areas, branding elements, etc.
  • Coordinate with production teams, labor crews and vendors to ensure timely and accurate execution
  • Collect post-event reporting metrics and photographs to share with the rEvolution team
  • Manage and direct onsite staff, brand ambassadors and support teams.
  • Serve as a knowledgeable BMW and client brand representative during events
  • Conduct onsite safety checks during setup, live event operations and teardown.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience managing live events, automotive activations, or experiential marketing programs
  • The ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
  • A strong passion for BMW and extensive knowledge of BMW models and performance vehicles.
  • Experience managing onsite event staff and vendors
  • A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • The ability to travel, be on-site for 4-7 days for each event.

Preferred

  • automotive experience
  • BMW enthusiast with knowledge of BMW models, tire pairings, and product offerings

rEvolution Marketing

Definition of Revolution is: a dramatic change in ideas.In the past three years, the marketing landscape has changed more dramatically than over the past 20 years combined. From the growth of internet video, wireless content to Social Media over all devices. Revolution is positioned better than ever to deliver cross-media programs that can be experienced wherever consumers are. We are masters of “change” and will continue to evolve as the marketing mediums continues to morph and merge. Revolution Marketing is a unique, entertainment and event marketing agency. We don’t look at this business as “one size fits all”. We re-invent ourselves with every project that we take on. We win business year in and year out by leading the industry in:- Entertainment Marketing Strategy- Negotiation for Brands from Venues to Talent- Out-of-the-box Thinking and Creative- Social Media Analytics- Content Creative, Generation, Capture and Management (Audio, Still, Video, UG, Etc)- Custom Fabrication- Live Event Production & Management- Amplification – Social Media, Media Partnerships, etc.From building the world’s largest Godiva Box in Times Square NYC to working with Gibson Guitar to renaming the Universal Amphitheatre or fabricating the Red Bull Speakeasy at the Coachella Music Festival - we help brands negotiate the entertainment landscape with sponsorship and amazing experiential programs that are then amplified to the masses.For our staff, this business is not a job; it’s a way of life. Our repeat business is almost 100%. We are available 24/7 for our clients, and we don’t go to sleep until the job is done properly. Our deal making prowess is second to none. We’ve been developing and creating integrated sponsorship/entertainment marketing programs before it was in style, and therefore, our Rolodex is very strong in every category of business. Please feel free to explore out website and enjoy some of the work that we’ve accomplished.

Founded in 2001
New York, New York, USA
45 employees (14 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
326
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24.6%
Direct
55.9%
Referral
9.7%
Social
7.6%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~45

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (18% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4