Supervisor, Events & Hospitality

Job Description

Who We Are

Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation – transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth.

What You’ll Do
 

HS&E is looking for an outstanding Supervisor to join the Events & Hospitality team as a key member leading B2B hospitality programs for a brand client across Formula 1, Golf and Tennis. The ideal candidate is passionate about events and has experience working with C-Suite executives to deliver flawless events globally.

The Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution and measurement of hospitality programs, serving as the day-to-day client lead, while also contributing to the professional growth of their direct report(s).

30% - Account and Project Management

• Responsible for the management of consumer events and hospitality programs serving as the day-to-day communications lead with clients, inter-agency teams, partners and vendors

• Develop execution plans that are delivered on time, within budget and held to the highest standards, with support from Director

• Detailed oversight and delegation of program components including communications, production, hospitality (accommodations, transportation, dining, gifting, etc.), staffing and measurement.

• Oversee the financial aspects of programs, including internal financial processes and the development and reconciliation of budgets

• Review all client-facing materials to ensure quality, consistency and timeliness

• Identify and manage outside vendors associated with executing the overall projects/events

20% - Strategic Planning

• Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to develop program enhancements (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box)

• Leveraging independent research and industry insights to think more strategically about client’s industry, brand and product offerings

• Champion creative ideas with clients by developing clear, polished client presentations to sell-in concepts and recommendations

20% - Relationship Management

• Build trusted rapport with clients, inter-agency teams, partners and vendors by managing overall relationships, expectations and troubleshooting any conflicts that may arise

• Keep Director updated on the status and timing of deliverables, client and team health

20% - Staff Development

• Manage the professional development of each direct report

  • Set career development goals, track performance, and hold team members accountable

  • Work with team members to improve skill sets and remove barriers to effectiveness

  • Provide ongoing performance feedback

  • Identify training needs for improved performance

• Contribute, build and maintain positive and dynamic culture across the agency, inclusive of team-building efforts and social activities

10% - Business Development

• Build proficiency with clients’ business to uncover new areas of opportunity for agency support

• Demonstrate knowledge of client industries and experiential landscape to bring new opportunities in the marketplace to clients

• Support general agency new business efforts with research, strategic solutions, insights and concept development

Who You Are

• Passionate about live experiences with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends 

• An innovative thinker able to translate creative ideas into persuasive client and new business presentations

• Team-spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives

• Proven leader with experience managing/training junior team members

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, able to manage workload with minimal oversight or revisions to work

• An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience
 

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (minimum)

• 6+ years of event marketing experience at an agency, team, league or brand with a proven performance record

• Advanced understanding of hospitality programs and consumer event planning

• Ability to set priorities, demonstrate proactivity and assume a leadership role for assigned work

• Experience in document writing including status reports, recaps, industry/competitive analysis

• Confidence building and managing budgets

• Experience managing a staff of no less than two (2) team members

• Experience working across organization and interfacing with a variety of stakeholders

• High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

No requirements for certificates, licenses and/or registrations

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Occasionally the employee might be asked to perform minimal physical activity in support of onsite event execution

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education,  licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.  We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.