Event Operations Leader: Staffing & Service Excellence

BEST Crowd Management

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off

Job summary

BEST Crowd Management in Albuquerque, NM is hiring an Account Manager to lead day-to-day operations, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and build a high-performing event staffing team.

You will oversee recruiting, licensing, training, scheduling, budgets, and payroll/invoicing, while maintaining thorough records. Weekend/evening on-call is required, with travel up to 25% and a focus on operational excellence on game day.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 3 years in operations, service, field, or project management.
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations including recruiting, hiring, licensing, training, scheduling, and event‑day execution.
  • Build and manage staffing plans, track budgets, and ensure payroll and invoicing accuracy.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop an operations team for game day readiness.
  • Elevate the customer experience through proactive communication, regular check-ins, and service improvements.
  • Partner with leadership to create smarter, more efficient operating strategies.
  • Ensure staffing needs are met on time and within budget.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports for internal/external use.

Skills

Leadership
People management
Communication
Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

BEST Crowd Management in Albuquerque, NM is hiring an Account Manager to lead day-to-day operations, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and build a high-performing event staffing team.

You will oversee recruiting, licensing, training, scheduling, budgets, and payroll/invoicing, while maintaining thorough records. Weekend/evening on-call is required, with travel up to 25% and a focus on operational excellence on game day.

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