Associate, Hospitality & Events

Company Description

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

Job Description

MKTG Sports + Entertainment is looking for a hospitality-minded associate to join our client entertainment team! This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspired person where you will implement corporate events that enhance our client/guest experience.

You will report to: Senior Manager/Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will apply strategic marketing goals and implement in event execution
• Advise clients on event strategies and project plan
• You will represent the client and company in negotiating and troubleshooting with properties, venues and suppliers to deliver first-class experiences for guests
• Support Global Engagement Manager to help manage calls, agendas, and notes for stakeholders across the entirety of our client business
• Plan and complete site surveys
• Prepare and manage line-item budgets
• Manage event branding, collateral, on-site materials
• Determine food and beverage and other on-site amenities/experiences and oversee ordering and implementation
• Conduct onsite management of corporate hospitality events, with a primary focus on sports and entertainment-related events
• Manage on-site vendors, oversee contractors, and enforce company and client policies during execution
• Create client-ready event itineraries, staffing plans, and event recaps
• Lead client conference calls and meetings and design and prepare communications and presentations
• Manage and communicate project status with manager, internal team and clients
• Identify opportunities for business growth and recommend new strategies to clients and company
• Evaluate event outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and provide going-forward strategy recommendations to partners
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience developing high-level corporate events and hospitality
• Exceptional client service and interaction skills
• Budget planning proficiency
• Comfort in a client-facing role and ability to partner with the client
• Project management experience
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Experience building presentations and delivering them
• Ability to travel frequently, both weekdays and weekends
  
  

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $41,600 - $62,400. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. The company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. 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 dentsubenefitsplus.com