Event Manager

Legends Global•Fishers, IN

19d

About The Position

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us! THE ROLE Fishers Event Center has an excellent and immediate opening for an Event Manager . The Event Manager provides professional client services support in the planning, organization, and management of events within the facility . The Event Manager also monitor s the logistics of events, and all event coordination tasks after events are booked through the conclusion of the event .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university is preferred or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 2 years management level experience coordinating events in a multi-purpose facility which services conventions, exhibits, trade and consumer shows, athletic events, concerts, sales meetings, food and beverage functions etc. in an arena, stadium, or theater
Excellent verbal and written skills needed
Working knowledge of the principles of facility management, services and equipment for a similar facility
Experience with using Microsoft Office
Excellent organizational, planning and interpersonal skills
Exceptional written and verbal skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects
Demonstrate problem-solving and communication skills
Supervisory experience
Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic
Ability to utilize CAD or other event layout platforms
Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff including management
Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of facility operations related to events
Meets with client groups to plan and organize assigned meetings and/or events
Coordinates activities with the various service contractors for assigned meetings and/or events
Guides clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies and procedures
Keeps clients informed as to status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to floor plan submissions, meeting room set-up specifications, insurance requirements and other relevant details
Prepares cost estimates and monitors final billing
Provides clear, concise, and timely communication of detailed requirements to operational departments
Assists in scheduling operational set-ups to provide equipment or service needs
Monitors and supervises facility set-up when necessary
Assists in training Event Services staff
Serves as primary liaison between clients and facility departments
Monitors in-house events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure successful events.
Follows-up on all client requests, concerns, and problems
Attends appropriate planning , organization and other event and facility meetings in support of facility operations
Serves as Manager on duty as
Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned