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Manager, Hospitality & Events

MKTG Sports + Entertainment

Manager, Hospitality & Events

Norwalk, CT +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    MKTG S+E is seeking a Manager, Hospitality & Events, who is passionate about events to join our team. You will develop high-quality corporate hospitality events and meetings. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspired person who has experience meticulously planning and executing Fortune 500 corporate events that enhance the guest experience.

    You will report to the Director, Hospitality & Events

    You will:

    • Apply strategic marketing objectives to event execution
    • Successfully integrate into assigned account teams and assume responsibility for outlined role/tasks
    • Interact directly with clients as part of operational team across multiple events/properties
    • Interface with properties, venues and suppliers to deliver first-class experiences for guests
    • Plan and execute site visits
    • Prepare, manage, and adhere to line-item budgets
    • Monitor industry event trends and technology tools to enhance client programs
    • Develop ideas for creative event branding, collateral, and other on-site materials that enhance the guest experience
    • Organize and distribute event tickets and credentials
    • Negotiate and secure services from event suppliers and venues based on client and event criteria
    • Help plan and direct guest experience and present new and fresh ideas to the clients
    • Provide onsite leadership of assigned areas at planned events
    • Contribute to client conference calls and meetings with prepared documents/presentations following client branding guidelines
    • Manage and communicate project status with internal manager and team, and clients
    • Identify opportunities for business growth; demonstrate ability to frame a project and help develop a concise scope of work
    • Evaluate event successes and areas for improvement
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a similar role
    • 4+ years of relevant experience developing high-level corporate events and hospitality
    • Sports hospitality and agency experience preferred
    • Proficient in budget management and planning
    • Managed program components and worked with client and/or other agency partners to deliver events
    • Experience utilizing Adobe creative programs or guest registration systems
    • Experience building presentations and delivering them
    • Creativity and interest in trends in sports, hospitality and events
    • Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (expected to be up to 20% annually)
    • Comfortable with some physical labor related to the set-up and breakdown of events

    Additional Information

    The anticipated base salary range for this position is $64,000-70,000. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

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  • Locations
    Norwalk, CT • Charlotte, NC • New York, NY • Cincinnati, OH