Executive Producer

About Us

Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award‑winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world.

The Executive Producer is part of the larger Sparks team of producers, creatives, coordinators that partner with our internal and external partners in A/V, design and build, and logistics. Responsibilities include establishing program best practices and efficient workflow for our internal (and external) cross‑functional teams, partners and clients. The position is responsible for supporting the opportunity engagement process, from proposals and RFPs through reconciliation, including creating and managing associated budgets on assigned programs.

This role is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring 2–3 days per week in‑office based out of one of the following locations:

• Philadelphia, PA
• Dallas, TX
• Detroit, MI

• Lead the execution of large and/or complex projects with a strong focus on show production in various types of events including corporate client events, association programs, consumer and experiential activations, sales kickoff meetings, product launches, marketing announcements, video shoots, investigator meetings, summits, roadshows and experiential activations
• Serve as project manager, leading the team and establishing all documentation, driving deliverables, budget, and communications
• Develop, manage and communicate project milestones and timelines for all components of the defined scope
• Lead all internal and external project meetings including project kickoffs, finance kickoff, assessments, weekly team meetings, client budget reviews, and debriefs
• Ensure client satisfaction, upholding quality of work to meet client expectations
• Lead the development of the production schedule, production workbook, client playbook and decks
• Maintain Sparks standards and processes throughout the event planning process
• Participate in creative development when appropriate
• Provide best practice and future event recommendations based on experience with the client
• Collaborate with the Proposal, Sales, Operations, Creative, and Events teams on the RFP process. Attend strategic planning and creative meetings, develop estimates and budgets, represent Event Production when pitching virtually or in person
• Plan and execute corporate client events, association programs, consumer and experiential activations, sales kickoff meetings, product launches, marketing announcements, video shoots, investigator meetings, summits, roadshows and experiential activations
• Work cross‑functionally with teams (technical direction, AV, sales, strategy, design & creative, digital, operations, sponsorship, conference & events, expo, reg/housing/tech) to lead projects with general sessions and content
• Manage all aspects of events, live show production, creative and production management for graphics, digital activations and platforms, video production, content production and management
• Build out a project team, assign and monitor workload of staff. Develop and execute engagement strategy to maximize utilization targets
• Partner with sales team and manage project profitability. Create appropriate budget estimates, negotiate SOWs, ensure work is on budget, and issue supplier POs timely and ensure all internal and external vendors costs are accounted for and paid based on developed schedules
• Act as the main point of contact for clients including guiding clients through project's lifecycle and expertly coaching them on best practices, production, budget, timeline and key impacts
• Develop, manage and grow senior level relationships with clients, positioning Sparks as a strategic advisor and partner
• Lead…