Senior Manager, Hospitality

The National Football League•New York, NY

20h•$115,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The NFL Live Events team is responsible for the planning and execution of the league’s tentpole events and International Games. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with hospitality and VIP service experience to join our team. This role plays a vital part in planning and execution of our events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 7 years of premium hospitality and operations experience, with demonstrated success managing high-level hospitality programs and events.
Highly experienced in venue contracting, negotiation, and event execution.
Expertise in negotiating hotel room blocks, independent venue agreements, and function space contracts.
Strong hospitality background with a focus on venue procurement, vendor management, menu selection, décor, sponsor integration, and event design.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience managing event budgets, forecasting expenses, and maintaining cost controls.
Strong organizational, presentation, writing, and communication skills.
Proactive self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Ability to professionally represent NFL Global Hospitality and interact confidently with VIP guests, sponsors, vendors, and internal counterparts.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

International hospitality experience strongly preferred.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience managing C-level executives, VIP guests, and premium service environments.
Knowledge of food and beverage management.

Responsibilities

Manage venue procurement and vendor/agency management for all hospitality-centric NFL Tentpole Events both domestically and internationally (select markets)
Work closely with the NFL Sponsorship team to manage and execute partner specific hospitality events before, during and post NFL Season
Oversite of budget, venue contracts and payments for relevant hospitality projects
Lead on menu selection and food/beverage execution for small- and large-scale hospitality events
Work closely with NFL Creative to identify branding opportunities at all hospitality events.
Offer insight and direction into event décor/design in collaboration with NFL Creative and production.
Lead NFL suite management for the NFL at Super Bowl and in International Markets
Provide support for hospitality events with a focus on Ownership, Internal and Executive Office hospitality events.
Attend all planning meetings for current and future tentpole events including International Games.