Project Leader, Events and Golf Programs

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking a Project Leader, Global Events in Atlanta to own and execute top-tier external events with a focus on golf hospitality.

You will manage events from concept through completion, including meetings, tradeshows, and executive programming, coordinating logistics, budgets, and branding while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will lead pre-planning with partners, deliver executive-level materials, and drive innovations to keep Delta events

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of full-scale meeting planning experience.
• Knowledge of the Professional Golf ecosystem is preferred.
• Agency experience or experience working with agency partners is a plus.
• Executive interfacing experience includes writing briefs and presenting recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events from conception to completion, including golf hospitality, meetings, tradeshows and experiential activations.
• Lead all facets of a program: logistics, VIP support, menu planning, branding, transportation, housing, contracts, registrations, A/V, and budget management.
• Run pre-planning meetings with internal teams and external venues/vendors; collaborate across business units to align goals and budgets.
• Develop high-level event materials for Executives (briefings, decks, run-of-show, budgets).
• Drive process improvements and develop best practices for events while removing roadblocks through strong relationships and creative solutions.

Skills

Meeting planning

Golf industry knowledge

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Project Leader, Global Events, will be a subject matter expert responsible for developing and executing top-tier external facing events, with a focus on golf hospitality.

We are looking for a team-oriented, passionate and experienced planner to manage and produce events from conception through to completion. This role will focus on the execution of golf hospitality, however, will also be responsible for meetings, tradeshows, internal employee events and various event experiences.

This role requires established experience and a proven track record of successfully produced events.

This position reports to a Sr. Manager and is located in Atlanta; hours may vary and may include days, nights, weekends etc. Travel 35% domestically/ international required.

• Develops program specifications to include event resume, meeting logistics outline, catering outline, project timeline and budget outline. All specs to be highly detailed, organized and delivered by scheduled deadlines.
• Leads the planning of events that range in size from 10 to 1,500 people, including but not limited to golf hospitality programs, meetings, tradeshows, experiential activations, special events and Executive programming.Solely responsible for all facets of a program to include but not limited to logistics, VIP support, menu planning, wayfinding, event production, branding, transportation, housing, contract negotiations, registration, audio visual, event design and budget management.
• Leading of pre-planning meetings with internal project teams and external venues/DMC/vendor partners.Collaborates closely with cross divisional business units to ensure all visions, goals, budgets and strategies are seamlessly executed across the enterprise.
• Develops high level event materials for Executives (presentation decks, run of show, briefings, event analysis spreadsheets, budgets etc.)
• Drives innovation and seamlessness into our current processes with a focus on developing best practices for all assignments.Contributes expertise, business knowledge and innovation across various ad hoc projects in support of flight plan initiatives.Leads efforts to develop and evolve customer experiences to keep Delta events the best in the industry.Removes roadblocks to success, in new and long-standing challenges, through strong relationships, effective communication, and creative solutions.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• 4+ years full-scale meeting planning experience required
• Knowledge of the Professional Golf ecosystem.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Candidate with working knowledge of Delta's culture and corporate goals
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• High energy, positive professional attitude, pride in work product and passion for the job
• Agency experience or experience working with agency partners
• Executive interface experience which includes writing high levels briefs, concise email correspondence, presenting and providing recommendations.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Ourculture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care,Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, ineverything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what weoffer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a careerat Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensationand benefits to help you keep climbing along the way.

Why You'll Love Delta

• Competitive salary,industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous companycontributions up to 9%
• Paid time off includingvacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefitsincluding medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and lifebenefits
• Family care assistancethrough fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactationsupport, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved onesin all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programsto support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, includingaccess to an employee assistance program offering support for you andanyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resourcessupporting mental health
• Domestic and Internationalspace-available flight privileges for employees and eligible familymembers
• World-wide partnerships toengage in community service and innovative goals created to focus onsustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Recognition rewards andawards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Business Resource Groupscreated to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion,provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Access to over 500 discounts,specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as carand hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, andchildcare

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affi­ mative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here