MKTG - Manager, Hospitality and Events - Motorsport

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

MKTG, part of the Dentsu Aegis Network, is a global experiential marketing agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic, business-oriented marketing solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/business-to-business engagement and sponsorship marketing. One of the guiding principles upon which MKTG was founded is that our people matter – to the work we do and the environment we've built. We are committed to constantly evolving, refining and inventing innovative brand engagements through deeper understanding of how people think, work and live their lives. Headquartered in New York City, we have 1,600 employees and 7,000 Brand Ambassadors operating in 32 offices globally, with reach in 19 markets across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Visit MKTG for more information.

Job Title:

MKTG - Manager, Hospitality & Events - Motorsports

Job Description:

MKTG is currently seeking a Manager who is hospitality-minded and passionate about events to join our Hospitality & Events team in Charlotte, NC. This position will require the ability to plan and implement high-quality corporate hospitality events and traditional meeting planning events. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspired individual who has the creative aptitude, exceptional organizational skills and professional etiquette required to meticulously plan and execute corporate events that enhance the client/guest experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Applying strategic marketing objectives to event execution
  • Interacting directly with clients as day-to-day account/project lead across multiple events/properties
  • Leading account team(s) in a fast-paced environment; identifying and assigning team members’ roles and responsibilities
  • Interfacing with properties, venues and suppliers to deliver first-class experiences for guests
  • Planning and executing site visits
  • Responsibility for the preparation, management and adherence to line-item budgets
  • Developing ideas for creative event branding, collateral and other on-site materials that enhance the guest experience
  • Organizing and distributing events tickets
  • Negotiating and securing services from event suppliers and venues based on client/event criteria
  • Directing attendee event experience plan and presenting related new and fresh concepts to the clients
  • Onsite leadership and team management at corporate hospitality events
  • Leading the team to prepare client-ready event recaps, event itineraries, staff plans
  • Conducting client conference calls and meetings with prepared documents/presentations
  • Managing and communicating project status with internal manager, internal team and clients
  • Identifying opportunities for business growth; ability to frame a project and develop a concise proposal
  • Evaluating event successes and areas for improvement

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience planning and implementing high-level corporate events and hospitality; including but not limited to traditional event and meeting planning
  • Agency experience is a plus
  • Motorsports experience is a plus
  • People management experience
  • Self-starter with ability to juggle and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional client service and interaction skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strategic thinking skills
  • Budget planning proficiency
  • Ability to quickly take ownership of key program components and work with client and other agency partners
  • Comfort in a client-facing role and ability to lead the client
  • Candidate must possess strong computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with electronic registration and digital/mobile ticketing is a plus
  • Organizational skills and solid project management experience
  • Experience building presentations and delivering them to clients
  • Creativity and interest in hospitality trends; ability to lead a brainstorm and develop creative ideas
  • Proven ability to work well in a team environment
  • Personable with polished social setting skills
  • Ability to travel frequently, both weekdays and weekends (15-18 weekends annually)
Organisation: 
Dentsu Aegis Network