SENIOR MANAGER, HOSPITALITY

About the role

THE·TEAM is seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual to produce and oversee events from strategy through completion and enhance THE·TEAM’s visibility in the marketplace. This role will lead individual event workstreams under senior leadership, develop polished client deliverables, and organize memorable high-touch events.

Responsibilities

• Showcase forward-thinking initiative to identify the best strategic opportunities and deliver best-in-class solutions to the client
• Manage project budgets from initial build through reconciliation
• Maintain a working relationship with existing partners, vendors, and properties on behalf of the client and THE·TEAM
• Research, planning, and execution of site visits on behalf of client and projects
• Manage event on-site execution, including set-up, staffing, guest logistics, stakeholder communications, vendor organization and problem-solving
• Collaborate with other THE·TEAM service teams as necessary based on project need
• Deliver quality events that meet (and hopefully exceed) client expectations
• Conduct post-event evaluations and recaps to showcase event success and ROI
• Understand the landscape of the client's business/sector, as well as the industry contexts for their investments
• Identify and maximize event opportunities
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects independently
• Work well independently and in a team environment
• Multi-task and be flexible enough to react under fast-paced, stressful circumstances and tight deadlines

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-end event management, hospitality, and/or corporate events industry, preferably in sports or entertainment
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, marketing or related field
• Proven experience as an event planner or organizer, preferably in the high-end hosting space
• Impressive portfolio of previously managed events
• Self-starter who requires minimal supervision to meet and carry out event and service responsibilities
• Excellent customer service, time management and communication skills
• Basic sales skills and ability to build productive business/vendor relationships
• Ability to identify and maximize event opportunities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects independently
• Up-to-date and informed knowledge of the sports and entertainment industries
• Genuine passion for hospitality, events, and hosting
• Negotiation experience
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (extensive expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel)
• Knowledge of common event management software
• Elevated understanding of marketing and promotion techniques
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and self-driven
• Flexible and willing to travel (multi-day, weekends and short-notice travel expected)

Skills

• Proactive identification of when to involve related teams in project-related or independent needs
• Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively handle any arising issues across various entities
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Professional Development
• Generous Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Retailer Plan
• Healthcare
• Ancillary Benefits
• Commuter Benefits

Pay

Base salary range: $68K-80K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.

Schedule

Full time