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Director of Business Development

Business Development

Chamblee, GA

Full Time

In-Office and Remote

The Director of Business Development will bring at least 10 years of proven experience in the event

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Director of Business Development

Director of Business Development

Business Development

Chamblee, GA

Full Time

In-Office and Remote

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About PullSpark

At PullSpark, we donʼt just produce events, activations and campaigns —we create experiences that make brands easy to love and hard to forget. As a fast-growing, women-led creative agency, we are seeking a seasoned business development leader who understands the events industry inside and out and is excited to help scale our company into its next chapter of growth.

Reports to Kristen McCarter, Chief Strategy Officer.

Position overview

Role Overview

The PullSpark Event Producer owns the production experience for all events, overseeing execution while being responsible for ensuring that all programming and production elements accomplish the client’s win.

What you'll do

Role Description

  • Programming

    • To work alongside the project team on the development of the elements within the event’s run of show and responsible for its execution leading up to the event and onsite 

    • To strategically think for clients in programming the details of the show’s flow and suggesting/recommending what elements should be included and excluded, such as transitions, hosting moments, etc.

    • Creating and updating run of show in PullSpark’s software and adding all production elements to set crew up for success

  • Production Execution

    • Oversee partnership with production vendor for quotes, gear requirements, set design and renders, ensuring all parties and elements are brought together to accomplish client’s ROI

    • Facilitate work with Event Managers and Creative Producers on event logistics and deliverables as needed with a production eye

      • IE. Transitions in and out of videos based on ROS

    • Oversee crewing the event and production specific venue logistics such as power, rigging, and internet needs, etc.

  • Proficient in LED walls, raster maps, export settings, etc. and leading communication to team for execution of all deliverables

  • Responsible for quality control over event deliverables such as speaker presentations, videos, and more, reviewing them with a production eye to ensure flawless execution onsite

  • Proficient in content delivered from stage to ensure ROI and goals are met through the programming and that production is supporting stage content

    • To effectively and efficiently progress events forward with expertise in content and production as well as the ability to speak with production vendors and contractors about technical specifications as it relates to the content

    • Responsible for communicating consequences and repercussions of proposed decisions with the Accounts and Creative Services teams, such as:

      • Equipment changes (IE. During event planning client mentions adding a panel of six speakers when original scope had maximum of three speakers on stage at once—audio equipment will no longer support this so added gear is required and subsequent costs) 

      • Personnel changes (IE. Adding cameras so additional cost for video director and camera operators)

  • General

    • Accountable for being aware of, and involved in, project leveling and ensuring that all initiatives support the client’s brand and overall strategy

    • Responsible for sourcing and creating great vendor relationships through clear communication and by showing honor to all crew, contractors, and vendors

    • Oversees project plan for all events as it relates to what is happening inside the room and responsible for assigning owners to all event work, with or without Event Manager depending on project

    • Accountable for keeping production elements on time and on budget, and responsible for maintaining Monday.com timelines and updating budget numbers for all areas of responsibility

    • Utilize technology in order to create efficiencies within projects

    • To be a key representative of the PullSpark culture onsite

  • Responsible for leading execution of all event work, including, but not limited to, 

    • Run of show / programming transitions

    • Show calling

  • Site visits to ensure venue can pull off programming and creative needs of the event

  • Event rentals related to production

  • Booking event crew and leading all communication with them throughout project

  • Managing talent contracts as needed for on stage elements (such as bands or DJs)

  • Creating show graphics’ lists and executing with writers and designers

  • Updating project management software with all production logistics

What you'll bring

Required Experience, Education, Demonstrated Skills, and Abilities

  • 5–6 years of relevant live event production experience

  • Detail oriented—pays close attention to structure and organization

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Portfolio / case studies of live events 

  • Essential job functions may include:

    • Sitting/standing at a desk for 8 hours per day during work week

    • Maintaining a stationary for up to 16 hours

    • Carrying packages up to 50lbs onsite

Key Attributes

  • Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time

  • Ability to manage timelines and deadlines and prioritize accordingly

  • Drive to finish a project thru organization of assets and all details fleshed out

  • Flexible with a positive attitude

  • Identifies problems and recommend solutions

  • A commitment to staying until the work is done

  • A commitment to treating PullSpark’s clients and the PullSpark team with the utmost honor

Compensation and benefits

The Details

  • Location: Remote / In Office (5553 Peachtree Rd. Suite 140 Chamblee, GA 30341)

  • Onsite: Up to 20–30% travel

  • Office Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (weekends and/or nights required depending on events)

  • Reports to: Director of Events

  • Fair Labor Standards Act status: Exempt (Salaried)

  • Background check required before hire

  • Must be authorized to work fulltime in the United States

  • Salary and Bonuses

    • $80,000–$100,000 annually based on experience and expertise

    • Opportunity for annual bonuses if in good standing / going above and beyond 

  • Benefits

    • Health benefits after 30 days

    • Retirement benefits after 60 days

    • Counseling reimbursement available

    • Annual Sparky Health Challenge that promotes wellbeing 

    • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave

    • Continuing Education opportunities

    • Company-wide social events

    • Annual retreat for ongoing development

  • Paid Time Off

    • Vacation accrual begins on your first day of employment and accrues at a rate of 1.5 days per month worked (15 vacation days/12 months) in your first year of employment. Vacation allocation will reset January 1. 

    • 12 weeks of paid maternity leave / 4 weeks paid paternity leave offered

    • 15 vacation days accrued per year

    • 1 volunteer day1 day for employee’s birthday (floating holiday)

    • Up to 17 paid holidays honored in addition to vacation time (depending on calendar year)

  • New Year’s Day

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  • President’s Day

  • Memorial Day

  • Juneteenth

  • Independence Day

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Day after Thanksgiving

  • Christmas Eve (if falling on business day)

  • Christmas Day (if falling on business day)

  • December 26–30 (if/when falling on business day)

  • New Years Eve/December 31 (if falling on business day)

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