Project Manager

We are an award-winning marketing and sales promotion agency, specializing in the hospitality industry (on-premise food & beverage focus) with several US offices, currently searching for a
project manager to work directly with our account executives.

Scope of Position – Project Manager

This position is responsible for working directly with our account executives and project management, creative and production departments on initiatives for our preeminent hospitality, leisure and food & beverage clients. You will participate in brand/initiative meetings from inception through ideation to execution.

Responsibilities:

· Gain understanding of each project’s needs and goals as directed by the client/AE.

· Develop timelines and regularly communicate key dates to the teams.

· Support with client communications as needed.

· Understand project financials to oversee project transactions and create project estimates.

· Lead weekly project status meetings with your account executive.

· Proofread every item at every stage of the project to ensure artwork is error-free and aligns with both the client(s)’s style and vision and the production specifications.

· Organize project resources, which may include images, art files, spreadsheets, ideation, custom production, technology, etc.

· Effectively communicate timelines, deliverables, goals and expectations.

· Develop an understanding of the company’s capabilities and the detailed steps required to successfully complete a project.

You have:

· 5+ years as a Project Manager, preferably within an agency

· Strong interpersonal and adaptability skills, especially across multiple departments

· Skilled problem solver and decision maker; confidence to think on your feet and outside of the box

· Ability to lead and mentor teams

· Interest in efficient processes and desire for continual improvement

· Experienced key point person for multiple projects running simultaneously

· A bachelor’s degree (marketing, communications, business or hospitality preferred)

· Attention to detail – an eye for spotting spelling errors and inconsistencies in verbiage and style

· Outstanding proofreading skills

· Excellent time management

· The ability to work both independently and in a team environment while managing multiple demands and pressing deadlines

· Pride in your work, with a proactive approach and the ability to think on your feet with a “whatever it takes” approach to achieving client(s)’s goals

· Meticulous organization – you use tools and technologies to stay on track with project deadlines

· Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

· A positive attitude and “team” spirit

Desired:

· Proficiency in the Mac OSX platform

· Print and production knowledge

· Project management system experience (Workamajig a plus)

· Agency / F&B / Hospitality experience (Restaurant, Hotel, Cruise Line, Casino, Theme Park)

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

In addition to the above, the perfect candidate is someone who works well within a team while being independent, thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent communications, is pro-active, tenacious and thinks on his/her feet, is quality driven, creative, pays close attention to detail, prepares for meetings in advance, and takes a “whatever it takes” approach to achieving client’s goals. He/she listens intently to clients and staff, has the ability to quickly build relationships and be influential, and is sociable and fun!

For consideration, please email resume AND salary requirements. No phone calls please.

Pay: $69,100.02 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person