Event Operations Lead: Own, Build & Run Fan Experience

XPH - Xperience Hospitality; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Xperience Hospitality is seeking an Event Operations Manager in Denver to own each event from planning to execution. This role demands hands-on leadership, vendor management, and travel to multiple venues across the country.

You’ll coordinate budgets, staffing, and logistics for NFL tailgates, hospitality activations, watch parties, and partner events, building systems that scale as we grow. A true builder who thrives under pressure will excel here.

Qualifications

• Experience in live events, hospitality, sports, or experiential marketing.
• Highly organized, comfortable in controlled chaos.
• Strong vendor management and procurement skills.
• Understand event budgets and basic P&L.
• Lead event staff and vendors with confidence.
• Comfortable negotiating and making decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Take ownership, not waiting for instructions.
• Able to travel during peak seasons.
• Open to early mornings, late nights, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Event planning and pre-production
• Vendor sourcing and procurement
• Vendor negotiation and coordination
• Staffing and scheduling
• Venue coordination
• Equipment, rentals, signage, and supplies
• Food & beverage coordination
• Event setup and breakdown
• Run-of-show development and execution
• On-site event leadership
• Budget and P&L management
• Expense tracking and cost control
• Partner and sponsor coordination
• Troubleshooting in real time
• Post-event reconciliation and recap

Skills

Live events experience

Vendor management

Budget understanding

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Ownership mindset

Problem solving

Team coordination

Operational excellence

Job description

Xperience Hospitality is seeking an Event Operations Manager in Denver to own each event from planning to execution. This role demands hands-on leadership, vendor management, and travel to multiple venues across the country.

You’ll coordinate budgets, staffing, and logistics for NFL tailgates, hospitality activations, watch parties, and partner events, building systems that scale as we grow. A true builder who thrives under pressure will excel here.