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Junior Project Manager Event (Festivals) (m/f/x)
The AVANTGARDE Group, with its portfolio of specialized agencies, is a major player in the experience economy. AVANTGARDE is a globally operating corporate group with more than 650 employees at 13 locations worldwide. In addition to AVANTGARDE Germany, the agency division includes other agency brands such as Trendbüro and Slash.Digital, offering a wide range of solutions and services. AVANTGARDE covers all physical and digital touchpoints along the customer journey.
Our Mission: „Crafting Stories. Shaping Spaces. Creating Fans."
Our Mission: „Crafting Stories. Shaping Spaces. Creating Fans."
Your Tasks
If you are interested in promoting an innovative FMCG product, you've come to the right place! As a junior project manager in the festival division, you will work with a motivated team to take responsibility for all aspects of your (sub)projects, from conception and planning to operational implementation for our customers. We are looking for a communicative, creative mind with a great deal of drive and a solution- and customer-oriented mindset.- You will actively support the management and coordination of festivals, prepare relevant documents, and accompany the implementation.
- You will coordinate and manage service providers and artists at events/festivals.
- You will create exciting project concepts based on the ideas of our creative team.
- You will research current customer needs and prepare competitive analyses and reports.
- You will actively support pitches and develop briefings for the units involved.
- You will support your team in preparing quotations.
- You will be responsible for (sub)projects and always keep an eye on milestones and budget targets.
- You will always be in direct communication with your customers.
- You monitor the quality of on-site staff (hostesses, promoters) and make adjustments as necessary.
- You organize travel, take care of general logistics, and ensure smooth processes internally and with the customer.
- You create presentations based on your research, concepts, or for events.
Your Profile
- You have a degree in event management, communication sciences, business administration, or a similar field.
- You are a talented organizer, keep an eye on the big picture, have a structured and precise way of working, coupled with a high degree of problem-solving skills, a sense of responsibility, and time management skills.
- You are willing to travel and enjoy participating in events on site.
- You are a team player with strong communication skills, a hands-on mentality, and a strong customer focus.
- You speak German and English very well and are confident in using MS Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ideally, you have already gained some professional experience (or through internships/working student positions).
Benefits
- Bye-bye boredom – we offer flexible models such as home office options, individual hourly arrangements, and job rotation.
- Wanderlust? With us, you have the opportunity to work remotely worldwide for up to three weeks per year.
- Cycle in the countryside, work out at the gym, or go on an extensive shopping spree – a company bike, a discounted Body & Soul membership, and numerous discount promotions make it possible.
- Be part of our legendary team and company events. These are all about gathering inspiration, exchanging ideas, and networking.
- And don't forget: with us, you'll spend your coffee and lunch breaks on Munich's most beautiful rooftop terrace with its own barista and real sheep.
