Project Manager
PROJECT MANAGER
QUARTER20 is a retail experience agency that specializes in the design, development and implementation of retail environments, store fixtures and marketing programs. We are seeking top talent that thrives in a creative and fast-paced culture servicing many of the leading global retail brands. Specifically, we have a full-time openings for Project Managers to fill a variety of needs with our client programs. This position reports to our General Manger and works closely with the Director of Development and Client Teams to create and execute marketing strategies in various retail delivery channels. For QUARTER20, there are five key attributes we look for:
MANAGE
- Develop and maintain timelines and status of all projects
- Manage entire production process for various client projects and programs
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Ensures adherence of approval processes; improve internal processes when necessary
- Review and approve engineering and production samples
- Coordinate fulfillment and distribution of programs
- Estimate and manage budgets as well as vendor invoicing approvals
- Maintain detailed records/files of estimates, timelines, communications, samples and related project information
- Reconcile all costs associated with projects maintaining job profitability.
COLLABORATE
- Manage workflow of the in-house and external engineering and production suppliers
- Work with the Senior Team to help develop production strategies
- Play a cross-functional role working with other disciplines within the company, including design, engineering, account management, operations and finance
- In collaboration, drive new ideas and innovation, researching and recommending new cost effective production techniques
SERVICE
- Support our clients. They are the core of our business! Manage the process to ensure they receive timely, high quality product and services
- Passionate, energetic, team player flexible, imaginative, highly motivated, problem solver and detail-orientated
- We are incredibly proud of who we work with and what we create for them. The end product needs to deliver!
SKILL
- Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced, rapidly growing environment including management of timelines, budgets, priority setting, and resource plans (utilizing internal and external personnel)
- High level of creativity and understanding of creative process.
- An energetic team member who can get the most out people and vendor partners
- Skilled at replicating high quality results through the coordination of various production disciplines.
- Ability to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field when they occur
- Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Not afraid to get into details to get things done.
EXPERIENCE
- Must represent QUARTER20 Values
- BA Degree in Marketing, Communications or Engineering
- 3-6 years experience
- Retail industry experience or other retail multi-unit production experience a plus
- Broad range of experience managing the development of consumer marketing and branding programs including in-store merchandising, promotions, signage, local/special events marketing
SALARY COMMENSURATE TO EXPERIENCE.
WE OFFER COMPETITIVE BENEFITS.
JOB LOCATION: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
PRINCIPALS ONLY. NO RECRUITER CALLS PLEASE.
SUBMIT RESUMES ONLY – NO PHONE CALLS.
DO NOT CONTACT JOB POSTER ABOUT OTHER SERVICES, PRODUCTS OR COMMERCIAL INTERESTS.