Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity.  Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team.  As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 65,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics (since 1986) FIFA™ World Cup (since 2006) and NFL (since 1995), celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

The Global Hospitality team optimizes Visa’s Global Sponsorship properties to deepen partnerships, drive Visa business and to be recognized as an industry leader for the future of payments.  We do this by developing unique, meaningful and relevant business to business and business to consumer experiences, naturally integrating Visa payment technology.

The Global Sponsorship Event Manager position will be responsible for supporting a diverse range of tasks directly related to company events and experiential projects surrounding sponsorships with a primary focus on the Olympic Games, FIFA and NFL.  The GSM Event Manager will support the planning and execution of guest experience programs by assisting with program scope and the development of guest itineraries, researching and recommending vendors, creating proposals and contract negotiation, tracking assets, developing and tracking budgets, writing and developing registration and mobile app content, coordinating logistics including but not limited to venue site selection, premiums sourcing, attendee management, print development, food and beverage selection, and audio visual production.

The position requires a well-rounded set of skills, a high level of energy, flexibility and the perpetual enthusiasm to learn new things and take on new responsibilities.  You thrive in a fast paced environment where you think big and outside the box but can also execute details flawlessly.  You are creative and energized by pushing the boundaries, you can multi-task, prioritize, and you are a collaborative team player across cross-functional teams and agencies.

The position is based in Foster City, California and will report to the Sr. Director of Global Sponsorships.  Travel is required for this position.

Characteristics & Qualifications:

• You are extremely well organized, professional, detailed-oriented, energetic, outgoing and always works with integrity

• You  are customer service focused, and excellent interpersonal skills

• You are able to work independently as well as within a team, think quickly, and problem-solve calmly

• You work efficiently to keep up with fast paced environment, while still producing thoughtful work

• You are proactive in finding solutions to problems

• Ability to think creatively and outside of the box

• You are familiar with cutting edge technologies

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to work with a sense of urgency, and deliver under tight deadlines/timeframes; prioritize workload

• Willing to do all facets of events (packing boxes, attendee management, gifting, etc.)

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 5-7 years directly related experience in event and/or corporate hospitality 

• Experience with developing and executing complex events including international programs; global activation

Skills:

• MS office, proficiency in excel, word and PowerPoint

• Salesforce and Illustrator / Photoshop design skills desired, but not required

• Proficiency/fluency in numerous languages a plus