Account Executive, Pavilion Support (x/f/m)

The Account Executive, Pavilion Support reports to the Pavilions Lead and supports Pavilion operations including vendor management, timeline management, and operational planning for the client’s Pavilion onsite at the Olympic Games. The Pavilion will be open for the duration of the Games and will host customers, athletes, influencers, and more. This individual will own and/or oversee all operational workstreams as it relates to the Pavilion. This may include:

• Vendor management, oversight and management, security and access collaboration, AV, IT, and overall space functionality, daily operations meeting support, ongoing troubleshooting, etc.

The ideal candidate will be / have:

• Ability to oversee and manage multiple spaces, teams, and program operational objectives
• Be proficient or fluent in French
• Vendor management and negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in production management

Team Description

GMR has a large, integrated team of veteran and subject matter experts to support across this Olympic Sponsor’s business portfolio, allowing us to meet the individual needs of each client team while ensuring consistency and continuity across all output. The Operations Team is dedicated to creating and executing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for client’s B2B guests at the Olympic Games. We are a team of leaders and innovators who thrive in high-pressure situations and deliver exceptional results.

ABOUT GMR MARKETING

We are the Experience Agency Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity

NOT JUST EXPERIENTIAL. EXPERIENCE.

The lines have blurred. People live in the physical, digital, and social worlds all at once, and your brand experiences should do the same.

NOT JUST TELLING. MAKING.

The best stories are lived, not heard. Make an immersive world for people to explore so they can experience something they’ll never forget.

NOT JUST CONSUMERS. HUMANS.

It all starts with the human. If you want to make a lasting impact, look beyond the wallet to understand what motivates and inspires people.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Facility Operations Experience. Supports operational oversight of a temporary structure in conjunction with Client design team, production, AV, IT, lighting, security, medical and the host country, inclusive of weekly calls, owning agendas and customer program support related follow ups.
• Vendor Management and Negotiation. Working with multiple vendors to support the specific needs of the temporary structure.
• Joint-Effort Driven. Accountable for multiple workstreams within a greater project requiring collaboration and communication with a large-scale team. Leads a team of local staff during Games-time.
• Client Relations. Direct integration with the client to support on requests and needs.
• Guest Experience & Hospitality Expertise. There will be one-hundred+ guests, executives, media, operational staff,etc visiting the pavilion within a given day. The Pavilion Lead ensures the quest journey and experience is positive, seamless, and safe.
• Ability to travel internationally for site visits and onsite event execution period in July/August 2024 during Olympics (Pre-Games + Games Times).

OUR DEI MANIFESTO

We seek a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives so we can create memories that matter for everyone.

We strive for equity by meeting people where they are, eliminating barriers and building on their unique talents so we can maximize everyone’s contribution. We seek to recognize, grow and unleash the perspective and possibility of each individual on our team.

The annual range for this role varies between $47,000 – $60,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s experience. Benefits for this role include health insurance. Please don’t let our posted ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within our agency.