Coordinator, Premium Services

Socket.dev; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum seeks a Coordinator, Premium Services to coordinate programs, supervise part-time staff, and ensure an outstanding guest experience. You will train, schedule, and guide the Premium Services team to meet service standards for a high-profile venue.

You’ll lead pre-event meetings, address guest feedback, assist in hiring, and support event operations while collaborating with leadership on the Premium Services plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business, sports management, or equivalent.
• 2–4 years Premium Services and venue management experience in like-size facility.
• Experience in fast-paced environments, handling pressure and multitasking.
• Experience supervising a large number of part-time staff.
• Excellent customer service and Sales & Service support.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with digital platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Organized with coordinating and project management skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand long periods and lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Create, foster and maintain the company’s reputation for great service and reduce liabilities through training and guidance.
• Lead, coach, mentor and discipline Premium Services Team Members as needed.
• Assist with hiring processes and pre-shift event meetings with updates and expectations.
• Supervise and resolve Premium Services issues; log guest feedback and requests.
• Manage part-time supervisory team with leadership development focus.
• Ensure all open positions are filled prior to each event.
• Maintain attendance records using payroll software and digital platforms.
• Contribute to development and implementation of Premium Services Business Plan.
• Assist with special events and client meetings; respond to inquiries.
• Work FedExForum events and support the Premium Services Director on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

VIP interaction

Team management

Time management

Professional demeanor

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Hospitality management

Business

Sports management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Opportunity

The Coordinator, Premium Services is an integral part of the Premium Services Team at FedExForum. This position is responsible for working with the Premium Service department to help coordinate and maintain all Premium Services programs for FedExForum and the Memphis Grizzlies. This role will assist the Senior Director with managing our Concierge staff to ensure a safe, comfortable, and excellent guest experience through planning, monitoring, delegating, controlling and managing many aspects of the Premium Services department before, during, and after events. The Coordinator will serve as point person for ensuring that all positions are filled on an event-by-event basis. They will also serve as a culture builder with an emphasis on creating an authentic and meaningful relationship with the Premium Services part-time staff. This position will ensure that a consistently high standard of Premium Service is met at all times.

In This Role You Will

• Create, foster, and maintain the Company’s reputation for great service and reduce liabilities, by providing necessary training, feedback, support and guidance to the Premium Services Supervisors and Team Members.
• Work closely with the leadership team to empower, lead, coach, mentor and discipline Premium Services Team Members as needed.
• Assist with the assessment, interviewing and hiring selection processes for the Premium Services Department. Work with Premium Service team to help implement and lead pre-shift event meetings to include updates, recognize team members and deliver service expectations.
• Work with Premium Service team to help supervise and resolve Premium Services issues in a timely manner, conducting guest surveys, logging all complaints, compliments, and special requests.
• Assist with managing the Premium Services part-time supervisory team with a constant focus on leadership development.
• Ensure all open position(s) are filled prior to each event.
• Maintain attendance records for all Premium Services Employees using existing payroll software and other digital platforms as necessary.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Premium Services Business Plan.
• Assist with special events in accordance with the Premium Services Business Plan.
• Assist clients with game/event day meetings and requests.
• Assist in responding to Part-time staff inquires and issues. Work with the Premium Services Director on special projects/tasks as assigned.
• Work all FedExForum events except for approved time off.
• Other related duties as required.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business, sports management, or related field, OR equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years to four (4) years Premium Services and venue management experience in like-size facility.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating an ability to work under pressure, multi-task, recognize problems and find solutions.
• Experience supervising a large number of part-time staff.
• Ability to demonstrate superior customer service and Sales & Service team support.
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to interact effectively and in a professional, diplomatic, and mature manner with VIPs, as well as internal and external clients at all levels within an organization.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Technically adept in digital platforms commonly used for communications, project management, and /or the ability to learn and adopt digital platforms with ease.
• Knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat. Highly organized with good coordinating and project management skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours for an extended period of time as dictated by events and schedule, including nights, weekend and holidays.
• Ability to stand or remain in a stationary position and walk or move about an arena for long periods of time. Ability to lift or move/position items weighing up to 20 lbs.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of and a passion for the sports and entertainment industry.
• Incident Management System, ABI Scheduling System and UKG Time Management experience.

What We Offer:

At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.

Keeping You Healthy

• Industry leading health coverage
• Short and Long-term disability
• Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace

Discounts and Perks

• Matching 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Store Discounts
• Happy Hours and other fun activities
• Qualified parking and game night meals
• NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition Programs

Taking Time Off

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave

Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.

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