7+ years of experience in high-end event management, hospitality, or corporate events, preferably in sports or entertainment
Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, marketing, or a related field
Proven experience managing multiple direct reports
Strong portfolio of previously managed high-end events
Excellent customer service, time management, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel, and knowledge of event management software
Negotiation experience and basic sales skills
Responsibilities
Act as a subject matter expert in corporate event management and hospitality
Identify strategic opportunities and deliver best-in-class solutions for clients
Develop polished client deliverables to support decision-making
Lead and motivate a team of direct reports and freelance support members
Oversee annual hospitality strategy aligned with parent partnership objectives
Manage large-scale project budgets from inception to reconciliation
Ensure flawless execution of all aspects of the event planning process
Benefits
Opportunity to work with high-profile clients in the sports and entertainment sectors
Dynamic work environment with a focus on creativity and innovation
Professional development opportunities and support for career growth
Collaborative team culture that values initiative and leadership
Flexibility to travel for events, enhancing networking and industry exposure
Full Job Description
Job Overview:
THE3 TEAM is looking for a driven and enthusiastic event associate director to produce and oversee events from strategy through completion and aid in enhancing THE3 TEAM's visibility in the marketplace. This senior role will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a key retainer client in addition to showcasing outstanding, forward-thinking service and organizing memorable high-touch events that meet quality expectations.
What You'll Do:
Act as a subject matter expert on corporate event management, 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
Sole oversight of multiple direct reports, providing impactful leadership, motivation, direction and support for client objectives and individual career paths; May also involve freelance support team members and other internal service experts
Lead responsibility of annual hospitality strategy laddering up to parent partnership strategy and objectives
Ideation, operations, oversight and delivery of numerous hospitality projects, informed by established hospitality strategy
Manage large-scale project budgets from initial build through reconciliation
Maintain a working relationship with existing partners, vendors, and properties on behalf of the client and THE3 TEAM
Oversight of all aspects of the event planning process, including project plans, partner and vendor relationships, event communications, hotel contracts, decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, invitee lists, special guests, gifting and amenities, promotional materials, and more
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 and oversee event on-site execution, including set-up, staffing, guest logistics, stakeholder communications, vendor organization and problem-solving
Core knowledge of all THE3 TEAM service offerings, including proactive identification of when to involve related teams in project-related or independent needs
Collaboration with other THE3 TEAM 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 THE3 TEAM capabilities to further these opportunities
What We're Looking For:
Robust experience managing multiple direct reports
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 little to no 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
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)
Minimum Years of Experience Necessary:
Minimum 7 years of experience in high-end event management, hospitality, and/or corporate events industry, preferably in sports or entertainment
Minimum Degree(s) and Certification(s) Required:
Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, marketing or related field
Hospitality certification is a plus
Base salary range: $90K-115K, 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. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role.
About Wasserman Media Group
Wasserman is a sports marketing and talent management company based in Los Angeles, California. The company was founded in 2002 by Casey Wasserman and is currently led by Wasserman's CEO, Casey Wasserman. Wasserman has a variety of specialized divisions including Wasserman Media, Wasserman Music, and Wasserman Foundation. The company represents a variety of athletes and sports personalities including Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, and Giancarlo Stanton. Wasserman also has a number of corporate clients including American Express, PepsiCo, and Microsoft.
