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ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client, a leading experiential marketing agency at the forefront of creating immersive brand experiences, is seeking a dynamic and seasoned professional to join their executive team as the Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and ensuring seamless execution of experiential campaigns.

1. Operational Leadership:

   • Lead and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and excellence in service delivery.
   • Implement and optimize operational processes to enhance productivity and scalability.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations with overall business objectives.

2. Strategic Planning:

   • Work closely with the executive team to develop and implement strategic plans for business growth.
   • Provide insights and recommendations to drive operational improvements and achieve organizational goals.

3. Client and Project Management:

   • Foster strong client relationships, understanding their needs and ensuring successful project delivery.
   • Oversee project management teams, ensuring timely and high-quality execution of experiential campaigns.

4. Financial Management:

   • Collaborate to manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
   • Ensure financial sustainability and efficiency in resource allocation.

5. Team Leadership and Development:

   • Mentor, lead, and inspire a high-performance team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
   • Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills of the operations team.

6. Risk Management:

   • Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
   • Develop contingency plans for unforeseen challenges.

• Proven experience as a COO or in a senior operational leadership role within the experiential marketing or related industry.
• Strong understanding of experiential marketing processes and best practices.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, project management, and team leadership.
• Excellent financial acumen with experience in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.