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 then they know themselves. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

MKTG Sports + Entertainment is looking for a Director, Hospitality & Events, who will lead event strategy and all aspects of planning and successful execution for select Fortune 500 clients on our roster. This is an amazingly diverse role and you will play an important role on a team that works with clients, external partners, and teammates to develop corporate hospitality, meetings, trade shows, conferences, and proprietary events.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic hosting and hospitality strategy for multiple corporate client programs
• Apply strategic marketing goals to event development and execution 
• Develop and maintain client and property relationships; help provide long-term perspective, business growth, and setting strategic direction
• Day-to-day client lead across multiple accounts, events/properties
• Lead account team(s); develop staff plans and team structures
• Oversee and manage all aspects of event planning, including:
  • Interface with venues and suppliers
  • Hotel and venue research, selection, and contracting
  • Run of show development, and programming and event scheduling
  • Guest experience (invitations, communication, gifting, transportation, etc.)
  • Event logistics (room layouts, audio visual, F&B, decor, signage, etc.)
  • Budget development, management, and reconciliation
  • Development of onsite staffing plan
• Lead planning and brainstorming sessions as part of overall program development
• Partner with different internal functions (finance, creative, HR, executive team, etc.) for client and program management, and as a member of agency and account leadership team
• Develop and author communication deliverables including event overviews, post event recaps, case studies, and recommendations to client-ready status
• Identify and lead opportunities for business growth; develop SOWs, POVs, and proposals
• Onsite leadership and team management
• Manage 2-3 full-time staff, in addition to client account teams of varying size

You are passionate about events, with a track record in managing best-in-class hosting programs of varying scale and scope. Excellent client service, account team and vendor management, and budgeting skills are paramount in this role. You are excited by the prospect of being part of a team and being integral to an achieving agency.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in similar role
• 8+ years of direct experience in event management, meeting planning, and VIP hospitality (agency experience preferred) 
• 3+ years of managing direct reports 
• Vast knowledge of, and experience in corporate hospitality, trade shows, conferences, and meetings management; able to both negotiate and manage suppliers, including F&B, creative, signage, audio visual, transportation, etc.
• Experience creating large-scale events and/or trade shows for 1,000+ guests
• Contract negotiation and event management skills
• Experience managing and reconciling event budgets and finances; fiscally responsible with success overseeing large budgets and costs in detail
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays (expected to be up to 15% annually)
• Comfortable with some physical labor related to the set-up and breakdown of events

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000-105,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

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