Alliance Marketing Partners

Alliance Marketing Partners is seeking experienced Freelance Event Managers to join our nationwide team supporting grand openings, account activations, and experiential marketing events for major retail brands including Dunkin', Qdoba, Little Caesars, Honey Baked Ham, and more. Role Overview As a Freelance Event Manager, you will serve as the on-site lead for brand ambassador and mascot teams, ensuring seamless execution of high-energy activations that drive brand awareness and customer engagement. You'll represent our clients' brands with professionalism and enthusiasm from day one. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage brand ambassador and mascot teams on-site at grand openings and other brand activations Serve as the primary point of contact between field staff and internal account teams Ensure all event elements are executed on time and on brand Conduct team briefings, manage scheduling, and monitor staff performance throughout each activation Troubleshoot day-of issues and communicate updates to the account team in real time Complete post-event reporting and documentation as required Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event management, or a related field Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in fast-paced, high-visibility environments Strong communication and organizational skills Comfortable working with brand characters/mascots and high-volume consumer-facing activations Ability to travel extensively, including weekends and holidays Compensation & Travel: Competitive rate $500/grand opening All travel covered, including airfare, hotel, and rental car $75/day meal per diem