Marketing Events Manager

The Marketing Events Manager for the Detroit Lions will be an integral part in the day-to-day operations of the marketing department, with a primary focus on leading the organization’s efforts to create a best-in-class overall fan experience for all Detroit Lions tentpole events and game days.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Marketing Events Manager position will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following:

• Act as the primary organization contact and manage agency relationship with third-party vendor, Activate, for scheduling and activating the Detroit Lions Mobile Marketing Unit – an immersive, interactive trailer utilized at Lions tentpole events, team community events, partner events, festivals, and school functions.
• Primary lead for all fan experience initiatives relating to Detroit Lions Training Camp and open fan practices, including pre-event prep and planning, hospitality vendor management, fan ingress, egress, parking, entry, fan giveaways and promotions, event communication, and intern oversight
• Leading the planning and execution of marquee special events supporting the Detroit Lions business interests including Training Camp, NFL Draft parties, watch parties, and brand marketing events
• Assist in the planning and execution of all