Event Manager

ASM Global • Sioux Falls, SD

2d • Onsite

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. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. 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. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is consistently ranked as the #1 entertainment venue in the state. Our venue boasts a full calendar of events including concerts, comedy shows, family shows, sporting events, banquets, conventions, trade shows, meetings, and more. With the attached Convention Center and Arena, we are the largest venue between Omaha and Fargo, and from Minneapolis to Denver.
The Event Manager provides professional client service support in the planning, organization, and management of events within the facility (primarily focusing on the Convention Center), and monitoring the logistics of these events.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in relevant field of study
• 1-2 years of related experience required (or a combination or education and experience)
• Working knowledge of the principles of facility management, services, and equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to handle multiple tasks at a time.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work event hours, including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of facility operations related to events and assist with supervision of Event Services staff.
• Meet with client groups to plan and organize assigned meetings and/or events.
• Coordinate activities with the various service contractors for assigned meetings and/or events.
• Guide clients in preparation of events by interpreting and explaining contract provisions, policies, and procedures.
• Create detailed event room layout for client approval and communicate information to operational department to ensure correct setup.
• Keep clients informed as to the status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to floor plan submissions, room set-up specifications, insurance requirements and other relevant details.
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor final billing.
• Provide 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.
• Serve as primary liaison between clients and facility departments.
• Monitor in-house events, maintaining close contact with clients and facility staff to ensure successful events.
• Follows-up on all client requests, concerns, and problems.
• Attend appropriate planning, organization and other event & facility meetings in support of facility operations.
• Serve as manager on duty as required.

Benefits

• Competitive wage, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree