Creative Strategy Manager, Events

Creative Strategy Manager, Events Overview

The Economist Group is seeking a Creative Strategy Manager for Events to play a pivotal role in crafting commercially viable event solutions that enhance client relationships and drive new business. This position is situated within the Economist Enterprise division, which focuses on delivering data-driven insights and strategic solutions to organizations navigating global challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of proposals for bespoke and large-scale events, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Collaborate with sales teams to create commercially appealing propositions that balance client goals, editorial integrity, and practical delivery considerations.
• Work alongside partnership strategists and colleagues to develop integrated solutions that combine events with research and content when appropriate.
• Collect insights from client discussions, proposal results, and market trends to enhance event propositions and commercial strategies.
• Oversee and refine the proposal development process to ensure timely delivery of high-quality proposals.
• Maintain and update proposal templates, commercial guidelines, case studies, and other sales materials to support consistent proposal quality.
• Act as a strategic liaison between sales, event delivery, and partnership strategy teams throughout the proposal development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing strategic proposals or client solutions within a B2B context.
• Strong commercial awareness, including understanding pricing, profitability, and delivery aspects.
• Experience in live events or a strong ability to quickly grasp event design and execution.
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling abilities.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, utilizing insights to inform recommendations and client solutions.
• Demonstrated capability to influence and align multidisciplinary teams without direct authority.
• A curious mindset with a commitment to ongoing learning.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan.
• Private health insurance.
• 24/7 access to counseling and wellbeing resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Work From Anywhere program allowing up to 25 days of remote work per year.
• Generous annual and parental leave.
• Dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home.
• Free access to all content from The Economist, including online subscriptions and apps.

This position operates on a hybrid working pattern, requiring attendance in the office for three or more days each week. The Economist Group values innovation and encourages the use of technology in the application process, while emphasizing the importance of honesty in representing one’s own skills and experiences.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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