Quint is the industry-leading provider of official ticket and hospitality packages to many of the world's most prominent sports and entertainment events. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with offices in six countries, Quint's global footprint and proprietary technology platform continue to be the foundation of their exponential growth. Quint's innovative programs enable partnership properties to expand fan experiences and corporate client entertainment opportunities in a way that reflects the quality and prestige of those brands. Quint has a portfolio of 15+ official property partnerships servicing over 90 events including Formula 1, NBA, Kentucky Derby, MotoGP, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, NASCAR Chicago Experiences, Breeders Cup, Belmont Stakes and the NHL.
About the Role
As the Senior Event Manager, your contribution to the organization will be to deliver an exceptional guest experience at established financial margins for all events assigned under your umbrella and to lead overall initiatives to deliver exceptional guest experiences at all events globally.
Your role will be overseeing:
Ticketing and fulfillment, hotels, ground transportation, tours
Achieving this will require:
Empowering and developing a team of direct and indirect reports
Managing your team within existing systems, technology, processes, and strategies while working collaboratively with department leaders to influence positive change
Self-driven curiosity and initiative to learn our department, company, and event intricacies as well as existing systems, technology, and processes
High proficiency in time management, deadline management, and attention to detail
Thriving in an ever-changing, collaborative, team environment
Performance will be evaluated on:
Accuracy and timeliness of work completion for you and your report(s)
Consistency in collaborating and supporting the global team
Team/employee experience feedback
Guest experience feedback for assigned functions
Financial delivery to budget for assigned functions
Core Responsibilities
Guest Experience and Event Management
Responsible for the planning and on-site delivery of your function through both direct actions and team management for 20+ events annually ranging from 200 to 12,000 guests per event beginning with event launch up to a year in advance of event date.
Event planning includes (but is not limited to):
+ Physical and digital ticket management such as receiving, inventory checks, assigning seat locations, to distribution.
+ Fulfillment of guest orders through an in-depth, multi-step process including building excel reports, generating shipping labels, interfacing with suppliers, quality control checks, packing and assembling parcels, detailed documentation, etc.
+ Coordinating with the internal graphic design team to produce required assets such as credentials, signage, large format graphics, etc.
+ Significant amount of scheduling and timeline management for both guests and staff across fulfillment, transportation, hotel check ins, tours, and experiences, etc.
+ Vendor/supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing management for services such as: transportation, staffing services, etc.
+ Ensuring goods and services are delivered in accordance with the contract
+ Obtaining appropriate permits, licenses, and contracts required to deliver the event
+ Providing information and collaborating with Guest Services and Guest Communications to ensure guests receive proactive and accurate information about their experience
+ Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure execution aligns to internal requirements such as Event Programs Management, Marketing/Creative, Sales, Partner Management, and Product Management
+ Building and documenting plans into a standardized template to ensure successful on-site delivery with a focus on the guest experience including schedules/ROS, travel, staff assignments, staff training plans, guest movements, safety and security, etc. On-site delivery includes (but is not limited to) and varies by your function:
+ Manage and support preparation and set-up activities such as overseeing vendors/suppliers, moving equipment, freight, setting up meeting and hospitality spaces, etc.
+ Execute and/or lead documented plans for back-of-house and guest-facing activations such as staff training, package delivery and pick-up, hotel check-in, transportation management, hospitality check-in, experience and tour management, etc.
+ Seamlessly adjust and communicate new plans when aspects to all required parties (on-site staff, guest services, guest communications, guests, etc.) do not go according to the original plan
+ Oversee vendor and supplier delivery to ensure contracted goods and services are delivered to the expected standards; work collaboratively to adjust as needed for a positive guest experience
+ Provide positive, engaging, and friendly service to all guests on-site paying close attention to surroundings and behaviors regardless of if we are "open."
+ Problem solve any guest complaints or issues directly before escalating the guest to the next person
+ Manage and support tear down activities such as overseeing vendors/suppliers, moving equipment, freight, meeting and hospitality space load out, etc. Identifying opportunities in all facets of the guest journey to improve the guest experience, create efficiency, and to otherwise elevate our services, processes, and interactions with guests
Lead team engagement with internal processes for product (event) launches, guest communications, and guest services
Develop meaningful relationships with other departments, vendors, and partners to support event planning and delivery
Identify and implement opportunities for collaboration, growth, and improvement
Leadership and Personnel Management
Lead 2+ direct reports and 4+ indirect reports
Ensure accuracy and timely completion of your report(s) deliverables
Hands on career development and coaching of both direct and indirect reports
Coaching and supporting individuals towards professional growth in alignment with company goals
Coaching others to coach and develop their reports
Focus on the team dynamic and encourage global collaboration
Ensure team is engaged and supporting overall event deliverables and not operating in a silo
Collaboration with counterparts to cross utilize on-site staff for a positive employee experience and efficient operations. Effectuate a one team mentality across the operations department
Constantly Refining Event Processes. Working closely with the Director of Operations to record and report event successes and learning moments to improve future events for a better guest and employee experience
Financial Management
Accountable for your assigned portion(s) of the budget for your events; equally holding your team accountable for budget management
Effectively manage the event budget for your assigned portion(s) by aligning it with sales projections or anticipated sales derived from historical data and run rates
Collaborate with department leaders to understand sales projections and any required budget adjustments
Maximize budget utilization through negotiation and internal collaboration
Ensure accurate and timely tracking of planned and confirmed expenses
Tightly manage your own on-site expenses and inspire fiscal responsibilities in fellow travellers
Requirements
Education and Experience
6+ years' experience in event planning and management
Sporting events, entertainment, and/or live experiences strongly preferred
4+ years' experience managing and coaching people
Direct experience managing budgets of at least 500K USD up to 3M USD
Experience managing highly variable budgets or budgets to sales preferred
Experience across multiple industry sectors (agency, venue, league, corporate) preferred
Proven track record of effective project management
Bachelor's degree or higher in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or related field
Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Excel, CRM software, and project management tools, knowledge of "sales force" is an advantage
Bi/multilingual is an advantage
Interpersonal Skills and Traits
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Highly adaptable and comfortable making decisions in new or changing situations
Detail oriented and results driven
Innovative problem solving
Collaborative and comfortable building relationships
Physical
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Extensive walking and standing for periods greater than 12 hours while at events
Full time in-person based in the London, UK office
Requires flexibility to work long hours and weekends, as needed, in addition to having the ability to travel up to 40%
Willing and eligible to travel internationally
* Eligible to work in the United Kingdom
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