Hotline: 678-408-1354

Job Purpose

The Event Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of all arena events for primary tenants and outside entities as assigned. This individual must ensure event success and guest satisfaction with an eye for overall management of the arena, its staff and its equipment.

Primary (Essential) Duties

  • Coordinate any and all operational needs for events / shows / meetings and oversee the entire event planning process through pre-show planning, load-in, show, load-out and post-event wrap-up.
  • Strategically and creatively planning events to meet all the needs of the clients.
  • Plan and execute a variety of other high profile events.
  • Enforce Talking Stick Resort Arena policies and procedures throughout each event and ensure compliance with ADA, local and state fire and safety ordinances.
  • Lead employees and ensure they understand expectations and parameters for event activities through timely and accurate written and verbal communication. Utilize setup sheets, event reports, CAD maps and other event tools to create clear expectations for each event.
  • Determine needs and create schedule for event employees. Decide and delegate work among employees.
  • Mange outside vendors and contractors.
  • Lead SES operational departments in problem-solving and identifying ways to optimize efficiency; Set an example with a solution-oriented approach to difficult guest, client and co-worker interactions.
  • Handle multiple and diverse events, projects and tasks simultaneously.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with a wide variety of internal and external clients. Develop a rapport with operational departments to continually improve event execution and effectiveness.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

  • Proficiency in Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Maintain sound decision-making and a positive attitude in stressful situations and in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Communicate changes effectively and efficiently and maintain an in-depth understanding of how each event decision impacts various departments.
  • Model a teamwork-centered approach to event management while demonstrating a high level of personal accountability and pride in work.

Experience/Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required
  • Previous experience planning and executing large, high-profile events required.
  • AutoCAD experience preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

  • Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, demands, etc. may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational needs.

The Phoenix Suns are an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 to $43,000.00 /year

Required education:

  • Bachelor’s

Required experience:

  • Event Management: 1 year

Contact Us

Eltas EnterPrises Inc.
3978 Windgrove Crossing
Suite 200A
Suwanee, Georgia
30024, USA
contact@eltasjobs.com

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