We are currently looking for an individual to fill the role of Program Manager on a field sampling program.  Here are the job specifications:

Primary Responsibilities
•    Serve as point-of-contact with client(s) to ensure needs of grass roots mobile program are being met
•    Work with each local market on tactical program execution of a grass roots mobile marketing program
•    Manages in-market sampling team leads and Brand Ambassadors within assigned field divisions
•    Keeps field client contacts up to speed on key program activities, deadlines and new processes
•    Interfaces with other support departments on vehicle maintenance, graphic wraps, promotional activities, billings, D.O.T., recruiting and staffing
•    Communicates status of vehicle delivery, vehicle repairs and graphic wraps to the assigned field division
•    Review/approve Team Leads and Brand Ambassadors timesheets, expense reports and credit card usage within assigned divisions
•    Works with temporary staffing agency to request additional special event labor as necessary
•    Works with vehicle rental/leasing agencies to acquire additional vehicles as necessary
•    Works with service providers to do vehicle routine maintenance and repairs
•    Works with road side assistance company as necessary
•    Tracks all cost vs. budget, does monthly billings, tracks and records labor, reconciles credit card purchases

Qualifications
•    Mobile/in field event marketing/promotional experience (3-5 years)
•    Managing field programs (1-2 years)
•    Brand Ambassador/Sampler (1-2 years)
•    Positive, energetic attitude a must
•    Excellent communication and client service skills – both verbal and written
•    Good presentation skills
•    Confidence dealing with multiple clients and personalities
•    Attention to detail
•    Must show initiative
•    Expert in Microsoft Office Suite
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem-solve

EOE

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Generate and sell new business through referrals, leads, select RFPs and targeted account opportunities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Internally, lead the development of proposals/RFPs to clients.
• Develop thorough and insightful sales strategy for targeted opportunities based on agency positioning.
• Follow agreed upon sales strategy specific to targeted opportunities based on agency positioning.
• Work in conjunction with Creative Development to create specific ideas/content appropriate for client presentation.
• Collaborate as part of pitch team with assigned individuals in Copy, Strategy Development, Marketing, Account Development Group, Practice Lead/Project Management Group.
• Collaborate with Vice President, New Business, Marketing and Creative Development on new business development efforts, leads and referrals.
• Present strategy, concepts, creative and/or project budgets as required, based on role played in pitch team.
• Develop strong client relationships that offer value and strategic insights.
• Prospect for new clients based on agreed upon agency new business strategy.
• Present agency capabilities presentation(s) with strong knowledge and confidence in agency product offering/expertise.
• Effectively download and transition new business sales or leads/referrals to Account Development Group or Production Operations, as required at appropriate time.
• Effectively meet agreed upon sales target.
• Manage, as required, spec dollars assigned to specific opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

• Strategic thinker and planner – ability to make connections and offer insights
• Instant, seasoned credibility and presence based on experience/insights
• Willingness and ability to lead internal team to develop responses to opportunities, create new opportunities/ideas and pitch business
• High influencing skills
• Cultural fit for agency as well as ideal Experiential Marketing client base
• Polished presentation skills and detailed communications skills (listening, verbal and written)
• Assertive and self-motivated
• Professionalism and poise
• Charisma

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS

• BA/BS/BJ in Communications, Business, Journalism or Marketing. Some graduate work a plus but not required.
• Minimum seven to ten years experience actively involved in the sales and/or experiential marketing for consumer brands
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with individuals and close business

EOE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage on-going relationships with select clients among agency’s top client
• Lead strategic planning, proposal development and execution of integrated communication programs for large-scale national programs/promotions
• Lead and influence a creative team of individuals to deliver concepts in line with client strategy, needs and desires
• Work with agency project manager and internal agency team to ensure client’s needs and desires are being met/exceeded
• Grow base account (in conjunction with account and creative teams) in terms of overall revenue, company profit and additional business gains
• Write creative and/or assignment briefs and download internal team
• Develop/update client status and reports on a weekly basis
• Present concepts and ideas for new business proposals
• Manage speculative spending dollars as required
• Generate baseline sales budget each year and track progress
• Provide billing projections to agency management on a monthly basis
• Knowledge of basic financials, i.e. profit/loss, AR/AP

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

• Possess ability and desire to lead a team of individuals from project conception and strategy development through project completion
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple projects and work independently
• Self-starter; demonstrates initiative
• Has desire to be challenged and expand skills to be the best
• Strong knowledge of digital and on-line media tools
• Excellent communications skills (listening, verbal, written and presentation)
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to follow through
• Professionalism and poise
• Strategic, innovative, critical and constructive thinker and problem solver
• Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative work environment
• Passion and unabashed enthusiasm for what we do

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS

• BA/BS/BJ in Communications, Business, Journalism or Marketing
• Knowledge of displays, exhibits and/or mobile marketing a definite plus
• Demonstrates experience developing and cultivating client relationships
• 5+ years of full-time marketing, agency, sales promotion and/or event marketing experience preferred

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EOE

PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF POSITION

Design and animate motion graphics for video and interactive applications in After Effects, Final Cut Studio, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and other related software.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, animation and encoding motion graphics for video and interactive applications.
• Strong design capabilities in Adobe After-Effects, Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ability to encode media for standard video playback, HD video playback, video intended for the web and alternative playback units.
• Additional responsibilities would include research and development of new media tools, techniques and executions, consulting with project managers, clients and other art directors.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

• Excellent design and creative abilities

• Proficient in multiple 2D/3D software applications
• Proficient with interfacing video into interactive mediums
• Good communications skills
• Ability to develop new skills and learn new applications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• College level or equivalent training in graphic design
• 3+ years professional experience motion graphics design
• Experience working with agency/branding initiatives

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EOE

Primary Responsibilities
• Driver and host for one of Switch’s Mobile Display units.
• Provide display set up for event promotions and educational venues.
• On-site display host and management skills are required when dealing with clients, venue partners and guest.
• On-site coordination of labor and event schedules

Qualifications
• Class A CDL required (this is not negotiable)
• Clean Driving Record
• Able to work in a team environment
• 21 Years of Age or older
• Ability to lift 100 lbs+
• Willingness to travel 250+ days per year
• Ability to project a positive image for Switch and it’s clients
• Mechanical or technical expertise, a plus
• Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or related degree or background, preferred
• Experience in multiple technical areas a plus
• Prior mobile marketing experience preferred

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EOE

Principal Duties:
• Provide service to clients in the field by overseeing the planning, delivery,
installment, dismantle and recovery of production equipment
• Coordinate in the proposal stages with company’s creative department,
Account Executives and Project Management Teams with regard to the
requirements of switch events
• Provide technical and resource planning advice to the sales and creative
departments to promote improved workmanship and serviceability to clients
• Provide computer aided drafting. This includes plan, cross section and front
elevations of various events and exhibits
• Properly complete, maintain and enforce the accuracy of company
paperwork which includes, but is not limited to, specification forms, quotes,
contracts, rental agreements, shipping purchase orders, invoices and other
operating forms
• Work with the Show Management and the Equipment Rental departments to
coordinate inventory availability and shipping schedules
• Coordinate on-site vendors to ensure that all company equipment and
related resources are effectively delivered to and recovered from show site
• Maintain accurate time records while on show site to ensure proper contract
labor and client invoicing
• Maintain and return from show site all show-related paperwork, including but
not limited to, labor time records, expense forms and union information
• Assist the efforts of the Sales & Marketing Department in soliciting new
business, maintaining and growing the current account base and the overall
promotion of the products and services of switch
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Technical Directors will report directly to The Manager of Event Technical
Services

Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in theater & staging, or technical production preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of corporate, tradeshow, staging or touring experience
• Experience in multiple technical areas
• An in-depth knowledge of AutoCAD as it relates the staging and exhibit
industry is preferred, along with Excel, Word and PowerPoint (helpful)
• Have through understanding of IATSE and Teamster union labor rules and
contracts
• Substantial travel is required for this position; applicants should be willing to
maintain 75 to 100 days per year on the road
• Applicants will need to be willing to relocate to our St. Louis, Missouri
location

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