Special Events & Promotion Manager - Maryland
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
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Job summary
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland seeks a Special Events and Promotions Manager to oversee end-to-end event planning, including venue booking, catering, entertainment, decor, transportation, and staffing for on-site and community events.
Candidate will support sponsored festivals and casino promotions, coordinating with department directors and vendors. The role requires 2–3 years of large-venue event experience, a Marketing/Entertainment background, and proficiency in MS Office.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Entertainment or equivalent experience.
- 2–3 years of event planning experience at a large venue or casino.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to obtain gaming license.
Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, and execute all Special Events and Promotions.
- Coordinate with Marketing Director on contracts, proposals, and budgets.
- Manage guest lists, security, and vendor relationships for events.
- Track event expenses and prepare financial analyses.
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Job description
The Special Events and Promotion Manager will oversee all aspects of event planning and management; after discussing the scope and budget with department directors, you will organize all the details, including booking the venue, planning food service, entertainment, decorations, transportation, and staffing for the day of the event. Assist with on-site & off-site community events. Also, support sponsored festivals. Plans, implements, and executes all assigned casino promotions.
USD $64,892.00/Yr.
USD $89,506.00/Yr.
The Special Events and Promotion Manager will oversee all aspects of event planning and management; after discussing the scope and budget with department directors, you will organize all the details, including booking the venue, planning food service, entertainment, decorations, transportation, and staffing for the day of the event. Assist with on-site & off-site community events. Also, support sponsored festivals. Plans, implements, and executes all assigned casino promotions.
- Develop, plan, and execute all Special Events and Promotions.
- Contributes to program development in alignment with the Director of Marketing to help the department achieve its goals.
- Assists Marketing Director with the submission of, approval and verification of, all contracts, proposals, purchase requisitions, and any other company document needed to fulfill the planning and execution of an event or promotion.
- Creates and controls accurate player lists conducive for all events & promotions.
- Maintains security and confidentiality of files, records, and lists.
- Maintain inventory of all promotional items.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of promotional booth.
- Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with other departments.
- Works with other departments and vendors to arrange for food& beverage, decorations, gifts, entertainment, and supplies for all events.
- Accurately tracks all expenses for events & promotions and prepare proforma for analysis and financial review.
- Accurately tracks and communicates events/promotions reservation procedures and expected attendance of event/promotion to other departments.
- Coordinates approved events with emphasis on quality, as well as remaining within budgetary guidelines.
- Schedule Marketing Coordinators, Marketing Representative, and outsourced staffing.
- Communicates event schedule and details to the property, including internal collateral distribution and conducting weekly meetings.
- Maintains records, charts, and graphs of events monthly.
- Will be measured on thoroughness of detail, event execution, and event ROS.
- Responsible for project management and meeting timelines. Attention to detail and follow through.
- Processes cash transactions in accordance with the policies set forth in Marketing Operations, to include but not limited to obtaining a float from Employee Services, processing buy-ins, re-buys, and slot play for all electronic gaming devices and tournaments.
- Performs and completes all other duties as assigned.
- Upbeat and Positive Attitude.
- Team Player.
- Adheres to all department/company policies and procedures.
- Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and/or Entertainment based field preferred or equivalent in professional experience required.
- 2-3 year in planning events at a large venue or casino.
- Must be proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office products
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid gaming license as determined by the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Commission for the position.
- Ability to stand 25% of the time.
- Ability to sit 75% of the time.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- 24/7 high energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3000 employees
- Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
- You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.
- Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members may include:
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Generous retirement savings options
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
- Training and pathways for career growth
- Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
- Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
- Discretionary Performance Bonuses
- Discretionary Service Bonuses
- Free parking
- Free food and discounted meals
- Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts
- To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
- To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
- To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
- To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
- To work hard and have fun.
- Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
- The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
- Exposed to alcohol, cigarette, and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
- You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.
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