Senior Event Executive
Octagon · South Carolina, United States · Yesterday
$50k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Senior Event Executive will support the implementation of premium hospitality experiences for the client's Golf and Tennis sponsorships. This role will work closely with the Hospitality Manager, Golf Experiential Director, and Tennis Experiential Director to position the client's brand as best-in-class.
Responsibilities
- Assist with premium guest hospitality operations, including managing guest lists, transportation plans, guest itineraries, ticketing, food & beverage service, and transportation
- Manage gifting recommendations, ordering and fulfilment across all hospitality programs, keeping a pulse on industry trends
- Serve as a trusted and reliable agency contact for clients, internal colleagues and brand partners
- Support the development of deliverables and guest communications
- Support planning and execution of activations related to the client's golf and tennis sponsorships
- Use problem solving skills to address client challenges with impactful solutions
- Serve on weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents
- Supervise temporary staff and trainee positions, if applicable
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 2-4 years of sports marketing/hospitality experience
- Operational knowledge of food and beverage service, hotels, guest lists, vendor management, and transportation logistics
- Experience with professional/amateur golf and/or event management
- Passionate to make an overall account contribution
- Excellent communication, writing and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and budget tracking
- Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed
Qualifications
- Ability to multi-task in fast-paced event environments
Skills
- Strong communication skills for guest-facing interactions
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including a salary range of $50,000.00 - $50,000.00, with overtime eligibility. The position offers a flexible work schedule with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (2-3 days per week in office), with office locations in Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, or Atlanta, GA.
Pay
$50,000.00 - $50,000.00
Schedule
Moderate (20-45%)