Senior Event Manager, The Battery Atlanta

Atlanta Braves•New York, NY

19d

About The Position

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us! POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Event Manager is a senior-level leader responsible for defining and executing the asset’s comprehensive event strategy and experiential programming vision. This includes full strategic ownership of annual signature events, major traffic-driving initiatives such as the paid on-site 5K, curated partner event series, and the development of new proprietary events designed to strengthen the asset’s competitive positioning. As a working leader, the Senior Manager will actively engage in the planning and execution of events while leading and developing a high-performing team. This role requires a leader who can effectively manage staff, refine and expand existing programming, and collaborate across internal departments – including marketing, operations, sponsorship, security, and tenant partners – to ensure seamless execution of both third-party events and proprietary signature programming. The event portfolio includes established recurring events, community-driven initiatives, sponsorship-supported programming, and innovative new series designed to enhance customer engagement and asset performance. The Senior Manager is accountable for ensuring these platforms deliver measurable traffic growth, tenant sales impact, sponsorship value, and long-term brand differentiation. This position requires a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional experience, including at least three (3) years of direct people management overseeing a minimum of two direct reports. The successful candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder event strategies and successfully launching, managing, or expanding recurring annual programs with sustained, measurable results. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Events, the Senior Manager oversees a team of three coordinators and is responsible for mentoring and developing direct reports, setting clear performance expectations, and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and ownership, while maintaining accountability for the strategic execution and operational excellence of all on-property events and activations. The ideal candidate brings executive presence, analytical rigor, creative vision, and the ability to translate high-level strategic objectives into disciplined, ROI-driven execution while maintaining exceptional standards of brand integrity and operational performance.

Requirements

Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of progressive professional experience in event strategy, marketing, or related disciplines
Minimum 3 years of direct team management experience, supervising at least two (2) direct reports
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale event strategy and execution
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and ROI measurement
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Superior computer skills combined with the ability to effectively communicate verbally, visually, and in writing are essential to success
Highly organized; consistently produces accurate, high-quality work
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Solution-oriented, results-driven mindset
Successful completion of a background check

Nice To Haves

Experience in mixed-use, multi-stakeholder, or retail environments strongly preferred
Working knowledge of Marketing, Events and Marketing Fund functions in a mixed-use, multi-stakeholder development environment strongly preferred
Knowledge of retail management, marketing and advertising and working knowledge of the media industry

Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Strategic Planning Develop and execute a comprehensive annual marketing and event plan aligned with company strategies, financial objectives, leasing goals, traffic drivers, and market share growth.
Partner with the Director of Marketing & Events to implement strategic event and marketing initiatives supported by data, KPIs, and ROI metrics.
Enhance and create compelling marketing programs and activations that meet customer, tenant, and partner needs, contributing to a vibrant shopping, living, and entertainment environment.
Team Leadership Lead, develop, and mentor a team of three coordinators, fostering a culture of accountability, communication, and high performance.
Provide clear direction and support to ensure cohesive, efficient, and results-driven execution across all marketing and event initiatives.
Operational Excellence & Quality Assurance Uphold superior standards of execution, professionalism, and brand consistency across all marketing and event activities.
Conduct regular property walks to ensure all public, event, and activation spaces meet high-quality presentation standards with strong attention to detail.
Manage project workflows, timelines, vendor relationships, and on-site execution to ensure flawless delivery.
ROI, Analytics & Budget Management Establish and utilize data-driven frameworks to evaluate marketing and event performance; analyze KPIs, customer insights, traffic trends, and sales impact.
Prepare post-event recaps, performance reports, and actionable recommendations for leadership decision-making.
Manage assigned marketing and event budgets, appropriately allocating funds to maximize organizational impact and brand visibility.
Brand Stewardship Uphold and ensure consistency of brand strategy across all event activations and on-property marketing initiatives.
Support property and event promotion efforts as directed by the Director of Marketing & Events.
Participate in advertising strategy development to enhance programming, brand awareness, and consumer reach.
Oversee signage, visual presentation elements, and on-site brand messaging to maintain alignment with overall brand standards.
Cross-Functional & Tenant Collaboration Partner closely with tenants, internal departments, and external stakeholders to align objectives, coordinate programming, and enhance communication.
Serve as a key point of contact for tenants and clients regarding event opportunities, marketing support, and partnership initiatives.
Actively participate in manager-on-duty rotations and management team meetings.