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SUMMARY: Leads planning, activation, analysis and reporting of local marketing initiatives including but not limited to AutoZone's high-profile sports sponsorships, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and the World Golf Championships – FedEx St. Jude Invitational. The Assistant Marketing Manager will be the key liaison with cross-functional teams including internal marketing, merchants, store operations, commercial, community relations, event volunteers, agencies and external vendors. She/he will collaborate and work with cross-functional teams RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee planning, execution and post-event evaluation of sports sponsorships. Manage program renewals, gain approvals, maintain contracts and provide point of view on new opportunities. Collaborate with partnership developers to assist in the ideation and conception process including attending, contributing to or leading meetings. Provide ongoing updates to ensure effective communication across all activation groups and management. Create post event evaluation to understand value, operational execution and opportunities for future events. Coordinate content development for use in sponsorship assets (media, event, digital, social) Secure and/or prep AutoZone executives for on-air interviews or event related appearances. Work closely with brand/creative team on the development of all creative assets (signage, promotions, printed collateral and social). Collaborate with the rewards team for respective Loyalty promotions and hospitality activation. Trafficking for broadcast elements. Act as liaison with vendors, event hosts, and stakeholders (executives, community relations, etc.) during the planning process and on-site activations. Deliver a best-in-class experience for DIY and Commercial customers and provide a well-orchestrated experience for AutoZone participants. Coordinate with event’s management company for on-site planning and execution including food, seating, entertainment, rentals, and other related activities. Manage 20+ volunteers for each event, secure teams, and provide detailed responsibilities, timelines, and guidelines for activation. Work with cross-functional teams to determine ticket allocations, parking, week-of events, schedules, required clearances. Allocate tickets and coordinate attendees for all events. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3+ years of work experience. Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or communications. Previous experience in project management preferred, with an event environment or sports marketing, a plus. Positive attitude, ability to remain flexible in an ever-changing, collaborative environment, Strong problem-solving skills to react quickly and decisively as needed Ability to manage projects by tracking deadlines and collecting/organizing information Excellent project management skills to enable multiple projects running on time and on budget Self-motivator who is confident, energetic and creative. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presenting to small and large groups, including the executive level. Highly organized and detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines. MS Office competency required; experience with Excel, Word, Power Point; WorkFront helpful. Able to work nights and weekends as required for program events, meetings, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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