Senior Experiential Manager (Field Operations) (Travel / Hospitality Client)
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We are looking for a Senior event manager to support our client's fast-moving, hosted experiences program. In this role, you will oversee and project manage staffing logistics for a wide variety of events that engage diverse hosts and guests across approximately 10 cities in North and South America.
Responsibilities :
- Staffing Lead : Lead local staffing efforts, including training and scheduling event staff to ensure event success.
- Event Support : Act as primary liaison to experience producers to determine staffing needs, review Run-of-Show and production details.
- Client Communication & Relationship Management : Maintain consistent communication with clients to ensure their objectives and expectations are met.
- Budget & Financial Management : Manage event budgets, ensuring financial processes are handled efficiently and expenses are reconciled promptly.
- Vendor & Partner Relations : Cultivate strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and venues for seamless event execution.
- Feedback & Recommendations : Provide detailed feedback and analysis on event effectiveness, offering recommendations for future improvements.
- Logistics & Planning Support : Assist with logistics and planning documents, including agendas, recaps, and other event-related materials.
- Event Improvement Recommendations : Offer insights and recommendations for enhancing future events.
- Real-time Problem Solving : Work closely with local teams to resolve issues in real-time and deliver a "white glove" service to all guests.
Requirements :
Overall Experience : 5+ years (NON-Internship) in event or brand marketing, with a proven track record in managing experiential teams and event sites.Project Management Skills : Exceptional ability to juggle multiple projects at once, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.Event Management Expertise : Hands-on experience in executing large and small-scale events, including managing staffing agencies and coordinating logistics.Client Relationship Management : Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with clients and key stakeholders.Budget Management : Experience with managing event budgets and reconciling expenses.Communication Skills : Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas and collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and team members.Proactive & Solution-Oriented : AJ-18808-Ljbffr