Top 364 Event manager Jobs in Illinois

Activation Manager - Field Marketing
Encore Worldwide —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Team management
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Catering and Conference Services Sales Team Members -Only Four Star Hotels and Resorts Experience
Panetiere Sales and Marketing Advisors —Chicago, IL
- $1,800 - $2,000 a week
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
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Meeting Planner/Society Manager
SPLtrak —Glenview, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Floral Event Coordinator
Ashland Addison Florist —Chicago, IL
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Team management
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Catering Services Manager
Aramark —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
7d
Manager, 3P Event Marketing
Ramp —Chicago, IL
- $162,000 - $223,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Team management
- Fair chance
- Senior level
- Travel reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
Events Manager
Follett Software, LLC —Chicago, IL
- Remote
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Product management
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Director of Events Operations | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility
Oak View Group —Chicago, IL
- $114,000 - $134,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Conflict management
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
General Manager | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility
Oak View Group —Chicago, IL
- $185,000 - $210,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Events Manager
Marriott International, Inc —Chicago, IL
- $71,000 - $91,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
9d
Manager, Event Operations
Institute of Food Technologists —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Organizational skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Corporate Brand Marketing and Event Management Consultant
CME Group —Chicago, IL
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Office
Executive Assistant & Events Manager
Strongpoint Partners —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Office
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Corporate Event Planner - Learning Programs
Protiviti —Chicago, IL
- $73,000 - $118,800 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
TPS Client Advocacy and Events Manager
U.S. Bank National Association —Naperville, IL
- $133,365 - $156,900 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Manager, Events
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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Event Specialist
Motorola Solutions —Chicago, IL
- $73,000 - $79,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Brand Manager, East Coast - The Hoxton, Chicago
Schulte Boutique + Lifestyle —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Corporate Events Coordinator- Marketing
Huron Consulting Group Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $77,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Dental insurance
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Meeting Manager, Operations
National Association of REALTORS® —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $115,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Activation Manager - Field Marketing

Encore Worldwide
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$55,000 - $70,000 a year

Qualifications

Field marketing
Expense management
Team management
Attention to detail
Staff training
Recruiting
Staffing management

Full Job Description

Experiential marketing agency Encore Worldwide seeks an experienced field marketing pro to join our team as soon as possible as an Activation Manager. If you have at least three years of experience in hiring, training and managing experiential brand ambassadors in multiple markets, we want to hear from you!

The position will begin as a full-time contract position, evolving to a full-time employee position with full benefits following a short trial period.

Note that although the position is remote, we are primarily interested in candidates that live in or near Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI or Orlando, FL. There will be occasional requirements to visit event sites within your respective market area.

Job Description

The Activation Manager oversees field marketing and experiential programs for our Verizon client within assigned markets. The Activation Manager is responsible for end-to-end event activation, including asset sourcing, vendor & staffing agency management, Brand Ambassador training, and day of event activation. The Activation Manager ensures all activations are fully staffed, brand-aligned, and executed to established standards of operational excellence. Serving as the primary point of contact between internal stakeholders, agency partners, and on-the-ground Brand Ambassadors. The Activation Manager plays a critical role in delivering consistent, high-quality field execution.

Staffing, Recruitment & Training

Recruit, hire, train, and onboard Brand Ambassadors across assigned markets
Build and maintain a reliable, high-performing bench of Brand Ambassadors to support activation needs
Ensure all Brand Ambassadors complete required training and brand onboarding prior to execution
Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and quality control to maintain consistent brand standards

Agency, Vendor & Partner Management

Manage staffing partners and vendors to ensure all events are fully staffed and execution-ready
Serve as the primary point of contact for agency coordination, staffing confirmations, and issue resolution
Hold partners accountable to staffing timelines, training requirements, and execution standards

Event Activation, Production & Systems

Oversee execution of regional field marketing activations, including in-store events, street teams, and community-based events
Manage logistics for all event materials, including production coordination, shipping, tracking, and on-site readiness
Partner with the Account Services team to develop Event Preview documents, training materials, and run-of-show guidance
Ensure Brand Ambassador teams receive all required materials in advance and are fully equipped for day-of execution
Manage day-of event operations, including staff check-ins, client communications, and real-time issue resolution
Ensure all events are accurately uploaded, staffed, and actively managed within the Network Ninja event portal
Monitor real-time staffing updates, attendance confirmations, and field communications through Network Ninja
Ensure all events are fully recapped in Network Ninja, with complete data, photos, and required documentation submitted on time
Proactively troubleshoot in-market execution challenges and implement immediate corrective actions as needed
Visit activations to oversee, spot-check and step-in as needed

Asset Management & Logistics

Manage regional inventory of event assets, uniforms, signage, and promotional materials
Coordinate production, shipping, tracking, storage, and return of assets across markets
Maintain accurate asset trackers and ensure brand compliance for every event

Financial Management & Budget Oversight

Manage regional and event-level budgets to ensure programs remain on plan
Review, approve, and reconcile agency invoices, vendor invoices, and expense submissions
Oversee Brand Ambassador payroll, including time verification and compliance with pay policies
Coordinate timely vendor payments and resolve billing discrepancies

Reporting & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Review event recaps, staffing reports and performance metrics
Ensure data accuracy across systems, including staffing, payroll, asset tracking, and event reporting

About Us

Encore Worldwide is a full-service experiential marketing agency headquartered in Roswell, GA. Our clients include Kraft Heinz, Remy-Cointreau, Sprouts Farmers Market, Verizon, CARVANA and dozens and more. In 2025 Encore Worldwide was named as Supplier of the Year across North America by Kraft Heinz.

Encore is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial agency that rewards proactive problem-solvers and collaborative leaders. We pride ourselves on a human-centered culture that our people love, reflected in extremely low employee turnover. We have a long history of treating our employees to a companywide holiday trip — including past all-expense-paid trips to the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, New Orleans, and beyond.

Visit us at www.encoreww.com

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Please provide the name of at least one experiential marketing agency which you have worked with (previously and/or currently).

Work Location: Remote

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