Live 360- Program Consultant - Gateway Mall

Company: Starwood Retail Partners
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

The Live 360-- Program Consultant shall work closely with the shopping center's management team and conduct community outreach on behalf of the Live 360-- program. This person will interact with the local community, identify program partners and curate experiences that align with the Center's Live 360-- strategy.

This position is a part-time consulting opportunity specifically at our Gateway Mall office and is not an employment opportunity with Starwood Retail Partners. Weekly time commitments will vary based on the needs and scheduled activities and are estimated to be approximately 20 - 25 hours/weekly.

Primary Responsibilities:

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• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Live 360-- platform and act as a personal contact for the shopping center's clients and customers.
• Collaborate with the shopping center management team to create, design and execute a center specific Live 360-- strategy designed to increase visits to the shopping center and support retailer productivity.
• Participate in Town Hall Meetings or category specific focus groups to identify the passions of the community and identify trends. Work with the Marketing Director to develop experiences that corelate to those findings.
• Connect the center to the community by identifying key partners and zealots in the community to participate and engage their followers in the Live 360-- platform.
• Engage shopping center retailers using them as a partner or resource for Live 360-- experiences.
• Increase participation in current experiences and drive awareness for new ones.
• Partner with GM and MD to identify appropriate networking opportunities to represent the shopping center and Live 360-- platform.
• Identify key partners and make meaningful connections by presenting the program in such a way as to engage their followers and stakeholders in the Live 360-- platform.
• Partner with the Center's Management Team to create a Live 360-- calendar populated with events that appeal to and address the community's passions.
• Coordinate event logistics with shopping center management team members.
• Meet with shopping center management team to measure results, evaluate programs and update strategies on a routine basis.
  
  Education:
  
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  • A bachelor's degree in marketing or related field is preferred, but not required.
  • A minimum of two years' experience conducting community outreach and coordination.
  • A minimum of two years' experience in event management incorporating social media strategies.
    
    Professional and Personal Characteristics:
    
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    • Ability to interact successfully with a variety of stakeholders (government, education, not-for-profit, traditional and non-traditional).
    • Creative thinking-"there are no barriers"
    • Strong event management skills from concept to execution
    • Excellent verbal and written skills
    • Strong social media skills- Instagram and Facebook with a strong local following and knowledge of local influencers, popular site and bloggers
    • Builds trust and effective partnerships to facilitate engagement and outreach
    • Presents well in large groups or small settings
    • Results-oriented and high energy individual
    • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
    • Excellent Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint skills
    • Works well independently, yet comfortable collaborating with groups
      
      Weekly Time Commitment:
      
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      • Weekly time commitments will vary based on the needs and scheduled activities. 20 - 25 hours/weekly.
        
        Starwood Retail provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or veteran status, or sexual orientation.Requirements
        
        
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        • Intermediate
        • Intermediate
        • Experience in sales or marketing position
        • Retail and/or related shopping center experience
          

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