Senior Event Services Manager | Live Events

Legends; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global, located at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, AZ, seeks an Events Manager to lead on-site planning, coordination, and execution of a diverse range of events. You will supervise staff, manage client relationships, and coordinate with vendors to ensure flawless experiences for attendees.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of management-level event coordination in a multi-use venue, with strong verbal and written communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Minimum of two years management level experience coordinating events in a multi-purpose facility which services conventions, exhibits, trade and consumer shows, athletic events, concerts, sales meetings, food, and beverage functions etc. in a Convention Center or Major hotel.
• Excellent verbal and written skills needed.
• Working knowledge of the principles of facility management, services, and equipment for a similar facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and oversees all aspects of facility operations related to events.
• Meets with client groups to plan and organize assigned meetings and/or events.
• Coordinates activities with the various service contractors for assigned meetings and/or events.
• Guides clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies, and procedures.
• Keeps clients informed as to status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to floor plan submissions, meeting room set-up specifications, insurance requirements and other relevant details.
• Prepares cost estimates and monitors final billing.
• Provides clear, concise, and timely communication of detailed requirements to operational departments.
• Assists in scheduling operational set-ups to provide equipment or service needs.
• Monitors and supervises facility set-up when necessary.
• Assists in training Event Services staff.
• Serves as primary liaison between clients and facility departments.
• Monitors in-house events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure successful events. Follows-up on all client requests, concerns, and problems.
• Attends appropriate planning, organization and other event and facility meetings in support of facility operations.
• Serves as Manager on duty as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Legends Global, located at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, AZ, seeks an Events Manager to lead on-site planning, coordination, and execution of a diverse range of events. You will supervise staff, manage client relationships, and coordinate with vendors to ensure flawless experiences for attendees.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of management-level event coordination in a multi-use venue, with strong verbal and written communication skills and a