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Job Title: Project Manager

Company: Leff Communications

Location: Hybrid in Chicago – onsite one day a week

Since its founding in 2010, Leff has helped businesses and organizations around the world conceive, develop, design, and market content that captures and holds the attention of their target audience.

Our clients range from start-ups and large corporations to government agencies, nonprofits, and universities.

Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will help manage and cultivate client relationships, acting as a liaison between clients and internal teams while directly managing their projects. The Project Manager will work across all Leff’s service lines—editorial, design, social, web, and strategy—to ensure that together we meet client needs and think creatively about how to solve their challenges. The Project Manager will tap a variety of skills as they collaborate with stakeholders and drive a high volume of overlapping projects from intake through delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment; has great organizational skills and keen attention to detail; thinks proactively; and communicates clearly. The Project Manager should be an expert in marketing and/or agency project management and related systems and be a single source of information for their assignments at any point in their lifecycle.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

  • Partner with key clients and internal colleagues, including the following tasks: collaborating on strategy and planning, preparing status reports, proactively communicating, leading purposeful and organized meetings followed by clear and concise contact reports, end to end resourcing, problem solving, and project delivery
  • Be a strong leader in a cross-functional team, driving initiatives in collaboration with all internal departments and external stakeholders
  • Effective and strategic project management of a high volume of overlapping projects, including building and maintaining timelines, estimating, kickoffs, job entry and updates, reporting, and performing quality assurance on deliverables
  • Coordinate resources to ensure projects are done on time, on budget, and with unparalleled levels of quality
  • Ensure projects adhere to process and all documentation is properly maintained
  • Utilize and drive continuous improvement and best practices of process, workflow software and other systems used to manage projects, assets, resources, and reporting
  • Provide lateral support to team members during periods of high volume and lead by example with a positive and goal-oriented approach

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two or more years of experience in project management, client service, or marketing roles in an agency or professional services environment
  • Expertise in client service and a commitment to the success of high-volume small client projects, goals, and relationships
  • A deep interest in the content production process for various formats and channels, including editorial, design, and video projects
  • A professional demeanor and general level of comfort being proactive and dealing with demanding, sometimes ambiguous projects
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort dealing with data
  • Crazy attention to detail
  • The ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple projects without sacrificing quality
  • Curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for working in a start-up, team-oriented environment
  • Humility—our main goal is to serve our clients and make them look good
  • Some travel may be required – 10%

Leff

CASTING CALL: Seeking Male Wheelchair Users for Commercial

Job Details: We are currently casting for an exciting commercial project and are in search of male wheelchair users to take part. This is a fantastic opportunity to be featured in a high-profile commercial and showcase your unique personality and talents. The commercial aims to highlight diversity, inclusivity, and the importance of representation in the media.

Job Responsibilities: As a featured talent in the commercial, you will be required to perform natural, authentic actions while interacting with the product and other cast members. Your role will contribute to conveying the message of the commercial and creating a compelling narrative. The ability to take direction from the director and contribute your own creative input will be essential.

Requirements:

  • Male individuals who are wheelchair users.
  • All ages (18 and above).
  • Must have a charismatic and engaging on-screen presence.
  • No previous acting experience required, but a willingness to follow direction and showcase authenticity is essential.

Compensation Details: This is a PAID opportunity with competitive compensation.

  • Base Pay: $1,000.00 (for one full day of shooting).
  • Usage Fee: If selected, there is the potential to earn over $5,000.00 based on the usage of the commercial (TV, online, etc.).
  • Travel Expenses: Covered for those outside a specific radius from the shooting location.
  • Meals and Refreshments: Provided during the shooting day.

Note: The commercial will be shot in a professional and inclusive environment, ensuring that all necessary accommodations are made to support the comfort and participation of all cast members.

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Casting Call: National Food Chain Commercial – Seeking Real People Talent

Job Details: We are excited to announce a casting call for a vibrant and diverse National Food Chain commercial! We are in search of real people to be part of this exciting project that celebrates inclusivity and fun. The shoot is scheduled for either August 29th or 30th in the Chicagoland area. If you’re passionate about good food and great company, this is the opportunity for you!

Job Responsibilities: Selected talents will be featured in a dynamic commercial that captures the essence of enjoying delicious food at our national food chain. Whether you’re a kid, teen, or adult, you’ll be part of a diverse ensemble that showcases the joy of sharing a meal with friends and family. Your authentic presence and enthusiasm will help bring our brand’s values to life on screen.

Requirements:

  • Kids/Teens: We are looking for 8 kids and teens between the ages of 7 and 15. One child with Down Syndrome is highly desired to be part of this inclusive casting.
  • Adults: We need individuals aged 28 to 42 to join our adult cast. We would love to have someone who uses a wheelchair to participate, as we are committed to representing a wide range of experiences.

Compensation:

  • Adults: $700
  • Kids/Teens: $450

Important Note: Please note that these rates are for the entire shoot day. Transportation and accommodations will not be provided, so please ensure your availability and ability to travel to the Chicagoland area for the shoot.

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Do you have a hospitality background? Perfect! Because that’s what we’re looking for.

Adecco Creative and Marketing has partnered with a luxury homegoods company to hire a showroom experience coordinator.

This is an on-site 6 month assignment with possibility to extend or convert to a full-time employee. The pay is $24-31/hr.

Description:

  • The goal of a North American Showroom Experience Coordinator is to aid in delivering a memorable customer experience in our showroom, from start to finish. They are to ensure an exceptional level of quality and an experience that reflects the brand.
  • Implement identified elements to create a superlative experience for clients, employees, and guests.
  • Manage event coordination, amenities, and experiential services. The primary objective is to provide information and service in an efficient and hospitable manner that optimizes customer and employee satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Embrace the concept of service with a willingness and sense of pride

 Greet all guests in a warm professional manner, maintaining an attitude of “gracious hospitality”

 Answer phones, field calls and answer questions as appropriate

 Manage client visit hosting and hospitality – Food set ups and break downs

 Mange client visit forms

 Ability to use and troubleshoot facility technology. AV equipment, phone system, video conference, projectors, and monitors

 Assist with daily business requirements Opening and Closing procedures. (Alarms, lights, technology, café set up)

 Anticipate and execute various special requests in a knowledgeable, courteous manner

 Manage and coordinate meeting room usage

 Maintain strong product knowledge and business literacy to do showroom tours for end users, walk ins, students, and A&D.

 Administrative responsibilities (as determined by WTL).

 Manage client visits like West Michigan visits—gathering appropriate background information,

create agenda, gather account numbers, handle special needs, catering, hospitality, name tags,

transportation, hotels, meeting room, technology etc.

 Be familiar with the area as it relates to events, restaurants, transportation, entertainment etc.

 Assist in event coordination, trainings, and area meetings

 Support Sales team by means of fulfilling sample requests

 Assist Showroom Manager as needed

 Be familiar with all area activities, attractions, and restaurants

 Act as “trouble shooter” for field sales handling all requests with a sense of passion and

determination

 Possess excellent interpersonal skills and outgoing, energetic personality

 Set up meeting rooms (arrange furniture, amenities and technology)

 High level product knowledge

 Possess excellent communication skills

 Ability to anticipate, identify, and own problems, and follow up with the best possible solutions

 Ability to meet and work well with all levels of employees and guests

 Manage beverage and food inventory

 Manage catering orders

 Strong presentation and public speaking skills

 Ability to trouble shoot technology (a certain comfort level with technology is essential)

 Perform other assignments and project as necessary and determined by WTL

This position is often a physically demanding job where you are on your feet moving furniture,

breaking down food set ups, touring clients, receiving deliveries…

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Excellent organization skills

 Excellent interpersonal/relationship building skills

 Ability to meet and work well with all levels of employees and guests

 Excellent hosting skills

 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

 Ability to work under and pressure, constant change, and inflexible deadlines

 Service aptitude

 Ability to manage various forms of information

 Ability to work varied hours and have a flexible schedule

 Demonstrated ability in providing outstanding service to customers

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401k plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Adecco

Hiring for a Hybrid Events Manager in Schaumburg, IL!

Are you an experienced Corporate Events Manager seeking an opportunity to work with a certified great place to work organization in the Schaumburg area? Our client is seeking a professional candidate with experience managing the planning and coordination of meeting and events. This candidate will be responsible for end-to-end planning & delivery of exceptional event experiences for our employees and external customers.

Location: Hybrid: 3 days in office, Schaumburg, IL

Hours: M-F 8am-5pm (must be present during events)

Requirements:

-5+ years of experience in managing corporate event and meeting planning coordination

-bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, communications, or public relations

-Must be able to manage and drive projects to completion independently, while also working effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide planning and onsite support for internal corporate communications related to events and company-wide initiatives.
  • Provide white glove service and act as the main point of contact to vendors, clients, and internal employees.
  • Serve as an integral member of the Human Resources team, aligning event experiences with our brands and culture.
  • Manage multiple vendors & contracts, including corporate rate plans, caterers, venues, entertainment, photographers, décor, furniture rental, A/V, hotels for room blocks & reservations, shuttle & transportation services.
  • Manage relationship and orders of branded merchandise for customers and employees, both event related and otherwise.
  • Provide on-site event management and coordination including securing of off-site or larger on-site meeting space, catering of meals & snacks, décor & cakes, branded merchandise, giveaways or party favors.
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate annual event calendar.
  • Explore new ideas to increase employee and customer engagement through events.
  • Work with customer-facing commercial teams to help support unique events for customer engagement.
  • Create and communicate project plans to deliver within timelines and created budgets.
  • Provide end-to-end management of a variety of existing and envisioned events, including:

Anniversary Celebrations

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Addison Group

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We’re looking for a Creative Director who will report to the Group Creative Director and inspire teams to excel beyond the brief to create engaging work that has meaningful, measurable impact. You will lead the copy, design, tone and direction of work from concept to execution across a variety of platforms. You will guide creative teams on multiple accounts and across multiple departments.

Key Accountabilities:

  • You will ensure that creative work meets client goals, agency standards and follows strategies from the brief, all within deadlines and budgets
  • You will inspire and motivate the team, and foster behavior that leads to retention of talent and clients
  • You will mentor varying levels of creative teams through communication and delegation of certain responsibilities to foster growth, and will ensure ACDs understand how to evaluate work
  • You will seek out new messaging innovations and technologies to cultivate new concepts
  • You will develop, present and sell creative concepts to clients by communicating creative rationale
  • You will work with leadership and Project Management to assign work.
  • You will be a go-to client-facing voice, presenting work and building relationships
  • You must demonstrate an understanding of unique audiences and creating content that is relevant to each
  • You will support new business pitch efforts

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience
  • Strong creative skills (written, visual, and conceptual)
  • Strong client service and presentation skills
  • Strong strategic thinking and concepting skills
  • Experience with a variety of technology platforms and media channels
  • Experience developing multiple teams
  • Ability to lead a piece of business with minimal oversight
  • Awareness of management systems and how organizations work and are led

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is$112,000 – $182,850. Salary is based on a range of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. Our incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information aboutdentsubenefits, please visitdentsubenefitsplus.com

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done to provide an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please [email protected] you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape societywww.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

dentsu

We are seeking a talented General Manager for a brand new and exciting entertainment/sport complex!

  • Annual salary up to $158,000 depending on experience
  • Generous benefits program and performance based bonuses
  • Access to facility for recreational use, discounts at pro shop, and complimentary perks for family members
  • Opportunity to grow a brand from the ground up!

Pickle Haus is a brand new concept in the “eatertainment” industry that combines the fastest growing sport in America – Pickleball – with a best-in-class Food and Beverage program. Customers will enjoy the finest dedicated indoor pickleball courts, a seamless reservation process, and a variety of programs for all skill levels run by our seasoned teaching pros. The menu of shareable foods and drinks can be ordered & enjoyed courtside, in a golf simulator, or in one of the numerous dining spaces including a bar, lounge, and patio. The venue is casual yet active social gathering place for friends and family to play and have fun.

If you have experience in the Sports, Fitness, Entertainment, or Hospitality industries, we want to hear from you! You should have experience overseeing multiple teams and departments, as well as the ability to adapt to the constant challenges of a startup environment! Your dedication and talents will be greatly rewarded, with huge opportunity to grow the brand long term!

General Manager Responsibilities

● Oversee day-to-day operations, assign weekly performance goals to yourself as well as your team

● Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans for all revenue streams

● Work closely with Human Resources to lead the team with integrity and to establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, belonging, and productive environment

● Work with HR to recruit, onboard, and train high-performing employees to achieve goals for sales, profitability, and market share

● Utilize relationships with department directors, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals

● Will oversee a leadership team comprised of the following roles: Food and Beverage Director, Operations Director, Pickleball Director, Events Director, Human Resources

● Ensure successful execution of corporate events and parties

General Manager Qualifications

● Proven success in a managerial role overseeing multiple departments/cost centers

● Proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans and goals

● Work experience in the food & beverage/hospitality industry

● Demonstrated experience driving successful event sales strategy & revenue in the Food, Sports, Entertainment, Fitness industries

● Financial acumen including ability to read P&L Statements, identify trends, and maintain budgets

● Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead a variety of teams within the Food, Sports, Entertainment, Fitness industries

● Strong working knowledge of these industries and their regulations and legal guidelines to maintain compliance

KEY REQUIREMENTS (DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU SPECIFICALLY POSSESS THE BELOW EXPERIENCE)

● 3+ Years of experience managing high level teams

● 3+ Years of experience in making hiring/separation decisions

● Previous experience within the Food & Beverage, Sports, Hospitality, Fitness, or Entertainment industries

● A leader that provides direct feedback

● Adaptable, comfortable in a startup environment

● Organized, can oversee multiple teams of multiple disciplines and projects at once

*This application through LinkedIn is an expression of interest. Once completed, you will be invited to complete the full application via our company application form system. This is a unique hiring process with multiple steps involved; if you do not wish to complete multiple steps, please do not apply.*

Pickle Haus

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Account Executive, Influencer

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The Account Executive, Influencer is a centralized role tasked with driving Influencer activation within OMG’s dedicated managed service product, Creo. The core responsibility of the role is the activation of client/agency influencer campaigns, including creator-direct management, negotiation, and execution of social content in response to a client brief and Creo team proposed plans. The role will serve all OMG agencies across the organization, working in symphony with client paid social teams to execute paid amplification of Creator campaigns.

Reports to: Director of Creator Activation, OMG

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creator Activation:

  • Responsible for the strategic alignment and vetting of Influencers for specific Client campaigns
  • Aggregate submissions of Influencer personalities and maintain quality control
  • Input all campaign details into accounting/tracker system
  • Execute partnerships with influencers from post contract phase through campaign completion
  • Manage content review process between influencer and account team
  • Manage database of influencer research and personalities
  • Ensure metrics are collected and recaps are developed for all influencer campaigns and programs
  • Stay apprised of new capabilities that are announced on existing social media platforms as well as new emerging social media platforms that are gaining popularity
  • Follow social media influencer personalities across multiple social platforms
  • Help support the logistics (travel, shipping product, etc.) to Talent/Influencers for a specific campaign
  • Participation in weekly team conference calls including calendar invite, room booking and taking and circulating meeting notes
  • Influencer travel and coordination if required

Practice Excellence:

  • Maintain a constant pulse on the influencer landscape education via thought leadership communication, staying atop of shifts in the industry and emerging trends and be able to communicate the impact to client business
  • Develop thought leadership pieces, POVs & case studies to galvanize the practice within the OMG ecosystem
  • Work in partnership with OMG COE platform teams and channel stakeholders to implement best practices across functions including but not limited to asset development, commerce, and measurement

Required Skills:

  • In-depth understanding and mastery of Influencer marketing and an ability to match brand narratives with Creator-led storytelling
  • Strong relationships with Influencer community
  • Thorough understanding of the Influencer ad and organic roles & responsibilities across platforms including but not limited to creative development, talent perspectives, best practices, and measurement
  • Excellent relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong communicator and presenter, able to present and articulate persuasive and cohesive presentations and points-of-view
  • Highly analytical and creative mind in strong communication skills
  • High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to make highly impactful decisions in a timely manner

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Marketing/Advertising/Communications preferred)
  • 2-3 years of experience within Influencer and media environments
  • Hands on experience managing Creators within Influencer campaigns and client management with blue-chip companies
  • Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
  • Experience with Influencer platforms and tools

OMD is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Omnicom

We value the power of collaboration and teamwork; hence the candidate should be committed to working 4 days a week out of the hired city office, but with the option to work within other offices if required (Atlanta, Chicago, and Cincy).

The Associate Director, Media Strategy brings Creative Media to life by designing, presenting and overseeing our agency’s client output from the Activation Department (media planners/buyers, influencer marketing experts, and social media). Working “full stream” (up and down), the Associate Director is an always-on role that is part of all-important client activity. They collaborate with a core team that also includes Client Leadership, Analytics, Creative, and Strategy. The Associate Director is responsible for bringing holistic, innovative, and creative thinking to our work.

Responsibilities:

  • Co- develop brief with Client Leadership and Strategy, kicking off and leading Activation team to write data-driven, innovative, and creative media recommendations
  • Partner with Analytics Lead for plan framework and measurement approach
  • Present recommendations to clients, including senior clients
  • Lead internal teams through activation of approved recommendations through close partnership with internal Operations team
  • Actively engage in optimizations, testing, and key reporting initiatives
  • Build and maintain client flowcharts
  • Merchandise the agency through quality assurance and enthusiasm for our work
  • Author cross-channel POVs for clients and for the agency
  • Travel up to 20%

Requirements:

  • 5-6 years agency experience in media or planning role
  • Unwavering client and team strength, with natural ability to build widely felt trust and rapport
  • Tireless and impeccable communication with internal and external teams, driving for big picture comprehension and clarity of roles and tasks across all team members
  • Excellent listening and critical thinking skills to understand diverging opinions and ideas from SMEs, ultimately making the right call for a client
  • Consumer empathy that translates into highly engaging and high performing work when deployed in market
  • Proven ability to spot the need to pull in other team members for help and for depth, with the humility to act on it and share the spotlight appropriately
  • Ability to inspire, deliver, nurture, and celebrate innovation and creativity
  • Celebrating success widely and giving needed feedback to individuals directly, diplomatically, and decisively

Empower participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

Empower Media

WHO WE ARE

The Desire Company has built the world’s only community of experts who tell the truth about the products they actually use and trust in the form of video product reviews. Having just closed a Series A round of funding, we’re at an exciting stage in our evolution which will see us grow our team by over 200% by the end of 2023. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to work in a start-up during the exciting growth phase, imagine there’s an awesome team of passionate, smart, talented, and nice people, all working together to achieve ambitious goals and make a real difference in the world. Working remotely across 6 different states, we’re innovating every day, moving quickly and with purpose, to bring truth and integrity back to product reviews in a pretty innovative way. (If we do say so ourselves.)

At the heart of our company is our incredible community of experts – from Lady Gaga’s Dance Captain to Pink’s make-up artist, to Rihanna’s back-up dancer, to Jennifer Anniston’s Pilates teacher to Charlize Theron’s stylist to NFL Players, top chefs, artists, and more – who share their wisdom, experience and knowledge through honest product reviews, how-tos and classes. Beyond getting to work with some very cool people, what we’re doing matters. Working with professionals – not influencers – helping people get informed – not influenced and working with some of the world’s top brands and retailers to change the way people get the information they need to make good decisions about the products they’re buying. If that wasn’t enough, we’re committed to making The Desire Company a great place to work. A place where we value our employees and the important contributions each and every person makes to our success.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Brand Partnerships Sales Executive is responsible for curating outside relationships with enterprise level brands through cold outreach, existing relationships, and brand connections. The vertical focus will be on health, wellness and fitness (along with other categories) so interest in those areas is a plus. Our ideal candidate is quota motivated, passionate, and excels as an individual contributor.

Responsibilities

  • Build enterprise level partnerships with SMB brands
  • Build and leverage key brand, shopper and digital relationships within our customers’ organizations to drive required results and exceed goals
  • Utilize existing relationships with brands or retailers to expand The Desire Co book of business
  • Assist in the development of the sales plan. Prepare forecasts and KPI reporting for team leaders for use in organizational planning, financial forecasting, budget setting and strategic planning.
  • Land and expand: continue to build on the existing process and funnel for manual top-down outreach, onboarding, activation, and expansion
  • Establish the inbound lead requirements needed to meet sales objectives and identify requirements that other teams will need in order to successfully create proper deliverables for strategic partners

Requirements

  • 8-10 years experience in sales/business development, ideally for a media agency, content platform, or ad agency with experience in media relationships and selling into retailers or brands
  • Ability to transition your own book of business and/or contacts and bring existing brand executive connections
  • Proven industry track record of winning new business and building strategic partnerships with large, national customers
  • Ability to articulate client strategies, using industry knowledge to expand business opportunities
  • Previous success of prospecting, building a solid pipeline of opportunities, moving opportunities through the sales cycle, and presenting and discussing solutions with C-level and other decisions-makers

The Desire Company

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Chicago Casting Call: Be Part of Hulu’s The Bear Season 4

Are you based in Chicago and ready to be part of a hit TV series? The Bear, Hulu’s critically acclaimed show set in the heart of the city, is now casting local background actors and kitchen staff for its upcoming fourth season!

Filming will take place on location in Chicago, and the production is actively seeking real locals to help bring the story to life. Whether you’re an actor, a culinary professional, or just a fan of the series looking for your shot — this is your chance to join the action.

Now Casting Locals in Chicago

Casting Directors are looking for:

  • Chicago-based talent only (must be local to the area)
  • Background actors and kitchen staff for various roles

Featured Roles Include:

  • Kitchen Staff: Line cooks, dishwashers, sous chefs, pastry chefs, and more. Real culinary experience is a big plus!
  • Theater Attendees: Extras to portray audience members for specific scenes — no acting experience required.

About the Show

Set in Chicago, The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef who returns home to run his family’s sandwich shop. The show has received widespread praise for its authenticity, intensity, and raw storytelling — especially its portrayal of the high-pressure restaurant world.

Season 4 will take the story even deeper, and this is your opportunity to be part of it in your own city.

How to Apply

Step 1: Sign Up on Project Casting
Create your free profile at ProjectCasting.com and make sure to:

  • Upload a professional photo or headshot
  • List any acting or culinary experience
  • Highlight your availability and Chicago location

Step 2: Look for The Bear Season 4 Casting Calls
Search for the latest casting notices specific to The Bear and select roles that match your experience or interest.

Step 3: Submit Your Application
Follow the directions on each casting notice. Some roles may require a self-tape or in-person availability. Culinary roles may ask for experience or certifications.

Pro Tip: Familiarize yourself with The Bear‘s tone by watching past episodes — it’ll help you understand the world you’ll be stepping into.

Filming Begins Soon — Don’t Miss Out

Casting is ongoing, and filming is expected to begin in early 2025 right here in Chicago. Keep checking Project Casting for the latest updates and open roles.

Ready to Join One of TV’s Hottest Shows?

Whether you’re a seasoned actor, a chef with on-the-line experience, or just looking to get on set — this is your chance to work on a major production filming right in your hometown.

  • Apply now through Project Casting and take the first step toward being part of The Bear Season 4.