Wasserman

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Senior Manager, Hospitality – Fixed-Term

Full TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2002H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishReact

Job Description

• Act as a subject matter expert on B2B hosting, hospitality, and relative industry knowledge • Showcase forward-thinking initiative to identify the best strategic opportunities and deliver best-in-class solutions to the client • Develop and deliver polished client deliverables and other critical framework materials to support client decision-making • Ideation, operations, and delivery of numerous hospitality projects, informed by established hospitality strategy • Manage project budgets from initial build through reconciliation • Maintain a working relationship with existing partners, vendors, and properties on behalf of the client and Wasserman • Set, communicate and maintain timelines on every project to remain ahead of client expectations • 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 • Core knowledge of all Wasserman service offerings, including proactive identification of when to involve related teams in project-related or independent needs • Collaboration with other Wasserman service teams as necessary based on project need • Anticipate challenges and proactively handle any arising issues across various entities to ensure flawless execution • Deliver quality events that meet (and hopefully exceed) client expectations • Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders as necessary • Conduct post–event evaluations and recaps to showcase event success and ROI • Understand the landscape of our client’s business/sector, as well as the industry contexts for their investments • Confidently comprehend the role of hospitality programs as it relates to individual client business objectives and the “big picture” • Garner strong client and partner relationships for future events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of Wasserman capabilities to further these opportunities

Job 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; Hospitality certification is a plus
  • 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
  • High level of initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently and in a team environment
  • Genuine passion for hospitality, events, and hosting
  • Negotiation experience
  • Self-motivation, enthusiasm and willingness to learn
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (extensive expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel) and knowledge of common event management software
  • Understanding of KeyNote
  • Understand basics of marketing and promotion techniques
  • Ability to assess a situation and quickly recommend solutions
  • Working knowledge of project management fundamentals
  • Must be able to multi-task and be flexible enough to react under fast-paced, stressful circumstances and tight deadlines
  • Must be flexible and willing to travel (multi-day, weekends, and short-notice travel expected)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements

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