Strategist (Full-Time

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

This is a business strategy role, not a marketing strategy role. Our Strategy & Insights practice lives at the intersection of consulting rigor and the fast-moving world of live events — and we're in the middle of building something genuinely new. We partner with in-person event organizers across the full strategic spectrum: helping thriving events optimize and grow and guiding struggling ones through meaningful turnarounds. What makes this moment special is that we're actively evolving into a high-performing consulting practice, and we're hiring a Strategist to join a fast-growing team: someone ready to bring their core consulting skills and grow into real ownership, leading client engagements, shaping how we work, and helping elevate those around them. You will help us scale and grow our Event Strategy and Profitable Growth capabilities, working directly with executive-level event organizers to drive community engagement and profitable revenue through in-person and online events. We're especially excited about candidates who bring an established consulting toolkit and a passion for problem-solving and innovation.

It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show site 2-3 days per week. Work across multiple project types and industry research to identify opportunities, use structured problem solving and hypothesis-driven analysis to help clients create new value in the event industry

Support development of strategic growth frameworks leveraging data-driven tools, quantitative analysis and critical thinking

Organize and analyze qualitative and quantitative (financial and operational) data and partner with others to create compelling executive client presentations with clear steps for action

Support development of financial and pricing models to drive profitable growth for in-person events; in select cases, lead scenario analysis for client projects

Participate in industry events and observe, record and analyze findings to identify improvement opportunities that drive new revenue growth for clients

Collaborate with others across Strategy & Insights and Freeman to develop new approaches and frameworks to advance the events industry

Work across the Strategy and Insights team to lead the industry in thought leadership, growth and profitability strategies, and identify opportunities to foster engagement, commerce, learning and professional growth at in-person and online events

Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Management, or related field preferred).

• Experience building slide-based client deliverables (e.g., Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audienceStrong sense of personal organization — you know how to prioritize and keep yourself on track, even when juggling multiple projects in a fast-moving environment
• Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as demonstrated understanding of AI tools to improve efficiency and provide input into analysis and work products
• Maintains a high level of interest, enthusiasm and personal focus. Prior experience with or interest in the live events business a plus

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 5% of the base salary

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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