Sr. Manager – Event Hospitality & Delivery
| Company | On Location |
|---|---|
| Location | Raleigh, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Minimum of eight years of experience in event production
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Sports Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience required
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite | Adobe Acrobat | Zoom | DocuSign
- Highly organized and process-oriented
- Attention to detail, carefully following instructions and checking work for accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm in high-pressure situations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good timekeeping and work ethic that is characterized by commitment, motivation, and energy
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement event planning strategies, budgets and overall production of events
- Oversee and strategize project milestones and deadlines for multi-faceted events or a portfolio of events
- Lead efforts to Forecast, qualify and maintain event budgets
- Proactively manage P&L, track expenditures and cash flow reports
- Independently manage multiple event disciplines to include Event Operations, Production & Décor, Technical and Graphics
- Lead project team and move work forward daily within team environment
- Manage relationships with executives, clients and partners
- Negotiate vendor, service and venue contracts
- Oversee production of diagrams and comply with fire marshal codes/permitting requirements
- Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with events
- Facilitate and lead production meetings and communications with key staff and vendors
- Manage and oversee onsite staff and vendors
- Troubleshoot, anticipate and act proactively on all event aspects leading up to and onsite
- Lead or support proposals and pitch meetings
- Experience maintaining and managing client relationships
- Update senior management on regular cadence
- Lead and mentor event teams and directly manage junior staff
- Support recruitment, training and development of staff
- Expense Reports
- Process Invoices
- File storage
- Weekly hours billing reports
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of FileMaker| Keynote | SharePoint | Smartsheets | Microsoft Teams
- Prior experience with outdoor events (large-scale events a plus)
- Flexibility and positive attitude to work long days, evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary
- Interest in NCAA Championship Events – Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball
- Basic knowledge of NFL football