Manager, Hospitality & Events (Corporate Events)

Dentsu Aegis Network; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a dynamic Manager of Hospitality & Events to elevate brand activations and corporate meetings. This role involves strategic marketing, guest engagement, and managing logistics to ensure exceptional event experiences. You will collaborate with clients and partners, leveraging insights to create impactful events that resonate with audiences. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming the way brands connect with fans in the sports and entertainment industry. If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k

Flexible paid time off

At least 15 paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in event management or marketing.
• Proficiency in building registration sites through CVENT.

Responsibilities

• Enhance corporate meetings and brand activations through strategic marketing.
• Manage attendee experience and logistics for events.

Skills

Event Management

Marketing Strategy

Budget Management

Client Engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Project Planning

Audience Targeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CVENT

Job description

Job Description:

MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands.

Today, we help brands move at THE SPEED OF FANS which means we aim to know fans better than they know themselves. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

MKTG Sports + Entertainment is looking for a Manager, Hospitality & Events to join our team. This is an amazingly diverse role, and we want someone who will help assist the team on partnership activations, guest engagement programs, and maintaining excellent communication and servicing to our clients.

You will report to: Director, Hospitality & Events

You Will:

• Apply strategic marketing goals to enhance a variety of events including corporate meetings, tradeshows, and brand activations.
• Integrate into assigned account teams and work with clients as part of operational team across multiple events/properties.
• Develop high-value relationships with external vendors and partners, negotiating contracts and coordinating logistics to maximize the quality and influence of each event.
• Manage the attendee experience, including building registration sites, tracking attendee participation through reporting, writing and publishing attendee communications, and implementing registration onsite.
• Track meeting and event logistics using project plans, run of show, cue sheet, and budget templates to ensure timely planning.
• Monitor industry event trends and technology tools to enhance client programs.
• Develop ideas for creative event branding, collateral, and other on-site materials that enhance the guest experience.
• Experience sourcing, negotiating with and managing external suppliers, agencies and venues and coordinating services, including space allocation, traditional and digital signage, attendee flows, security, food & beverage, transportation, and gifting.
• Contribute to client conference calls and meetings with prepared documents/presentations following client brand guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for business growth; demonstrate ability to frame a project and help develop a concise scope of work.
• Conduct in-depth post-event analysis, summarizing feedback, performance metrics, and insights to improve future events.

You Have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• 4+ years of experience in event management or marketing, with a focus on corporate meetings, brand activations, or conferences.
• Proficiency building registration sites through the CVENT platform.
• Budget management skills and ability to maximize impact while controlling costs.
• Experience influencing teams and senior partners.
• Experience managing trade shows, exhibits diagraming, development of prospectus', exhibitor portals and overall vendor management.
• Experience identifying target audiences and creating campaigns that inform and engage.
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (expected to be up to 20% annually).
• Comfortable with some physical labor related to the set-up and breakdown of events.

The annual base salary range for this position is $68,000-$110,400. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k.
• Flexible paid time off.
• At least 15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick and safe leave.
• Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

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Location:

Charlotte - 1018 Jay St

Brand:

Mktg Sports

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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