The Economist Group - Creative Strategy Manager, Events

London - Commercial - Hybrid3w ago

In Office EMEA Content Strategist Account Manager Storytelling B2B

Requirements

• Experience developing strategic proposals or client solutions in a B2B environment • Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, profitability and delivery considerations • Experience in live events, or the ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of event design and delivery • Excellent written communication and storytelling skills • Strong analytical and strategic thinking, using insight to shape recommendations and client solutions • Proven ability to influence and build alignment across multidisciplinary teams without direct authority • Curious, with a commitment to continuous learning • Adaptable, collaborative and highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment • Working Arrangements • The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required. • AI usage for your application • We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of proposals for bespoke and large-scale event opportunities, translating client objectives into creative, insight-led solutions • Partner with sales teams to develop commercially compelling propositions that balance client ambition, editorial integrity, commercial objectives and delivery feasibility • Work with partnership strategists and colleagues across Economist Enterprise to develop integrated client solutions that combine events with research, content and other capabilities where appropriate • Gather insights from client conversations, proposal outcomes and market trends, making recommendations to strengthen event propositions and commercial approaches • Own and continuously improve the proposal development process, ensuring proposals are delivered efficiently and to a consistently high standard • Maintain proposal templates, commercial guidance, case studies and other sales materials that enable high-quality, consistent proposals • Act as the strategic link between sales, event delivery and partnership strategy teams throughout the proposal development process

Benefits

• Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program. • We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home. • You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.