LN Venues, Special Events Logistics Manager (Hollywood Palladium)

Live Nation Worldwide • Hollywood, CA

17h

About The Position

WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com . WHO ARE YOU? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE ROLE The Special Events Logistics Manager provides administrative support to the Sales Department, including Senior Sales Manager, Sales Managers and Logistics team; performs special projects as delegated by the Director of Sales. The Logistics Manager is responsible for execution, servicing and detailing of assigned events once booked by the Special Events Department. They are to ensure a smooth and efficient process of an event from the SEO to the actual operation of the function. This position works closely with the Special Events Team in contract negotiations and servicing groups while being a liaison between Special Events and Operations team. WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO I. Essential Functions Responsible for execution, servicing and detailing of assigned events once booked by the Special Events Department Provides administrative support and assistance to the Special Events Sales Team Distribution of all internal and external correspondence Maintains all departmental files Assists department team members with Information Systems support Distribution of all internal and external correspondence Maintains departmental files. Assists all department team members with Information Systems support. Coordinate all aspects of operational set-up and break down of events (equipment needs, rental needs, and station set-up) Coordinates with Production department on all production aspects needed for an event Liaison between client and LN Team Members throughout Event. Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific venue standard) Conduct Event Pre-Shift with Operations Managers and communicate event specifics at Team Member Pre-Shift Assures seamless transition for Client from Sales Department to Operations Manager during Event Handle all aspects of the Special Event once the special event order (SEO) has been distributed Client interaction; conducts site inspections and walk through with clients as requested by SM/DOS Assist Sales Manager(s) as requested with special needs by the client Participate in meetings such as the SEO Meeting and Production Meeting Due to the nature of the hospitality industry; you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the venue Maintain files in proper order after the (SEO) has been distributed II. Accounting Functions Process all deposits and payments in a timely manner Track status of payments made for all events with Sales Mangers Follow up on all accounts receivable and provide monthly update to Director of Sales and Business Manager Verify Deposit / Payments tracking schedules with Sales Manager Proper execution and completion of all post event paperwork: Party Recap Sheet, Captain’s Report and Receipts Responsible for proper settlement or payment on night of event with client and entering billing information into POS to generate a final guest check Manage staff hours to ensure we are not exceeding our budget Follow up on all accounts receivable and provide monthly update to Director of Sales and Business Manager III. Staff Functions Maintain supply of digital and print sales kits and collateral materials Update sales kit inserts and menus as needed. Collect and update digital content for event marketing Generate a competitive analysis report on a quarterly basis Special projects as assigned by Director of Sales Distribution of final contracted SEO’s to appropriate parties Train all staff with regards to the proper techniques and etiquette for service Produce weekly banquet summary for all events – includes number of team members and their time to scheduled and verify staffing was handled by Operations Manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma (College Degree preferred)
• Minimum one year in a customer service capacity
• Working knowledge of computers (Excel, Word, databases)
• Basic Mathematical skills
• Entry-level knowledge of restaurant and music hall operations, food preparation and restaurant reservation procedures.
• Written and verbal communication skills; time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize and work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution, servicing and detailing of assigned events once booked by the Special Events Department
• Provides administrative support and assistance to the Special Events Sales Team
• Distribution of all internal and external correspondence
• Maintains all departmental files
• Assists department team members with Information Systems support
• Coordinate all aspects of operational set-up and break down of events (equipment needs, rental needs, and station set-up)
• Coordinates with Production department on all production aspects needed for an event
• Liaison between client and LN Team Members throughout Event.
• Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific venue standard)
• Conduct Event Pre-Shift with Operations Managers and communicate event specifics at Team Member Pre-Shift
• Assures seamless transition for Client from Sales Department to Operations Manager during Event
• Handle all aspects of the Special Event once the special event order (SEO) has been distributed
• Client interaction; conducts site inspections and walk through with clients as requested by SM/DOS
• Assist Sales Manager(s) as requested with special needs by the client
• Participate in meetings such as the SEO Meeting and Production Meeting
• Due to the nature of the hospitality industry; you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the venue
• Maintain files in proper order after the (SEO) has been distributed
• Process all deposits and payments in a timely manner
• Track status of payments made for all events with Sales Mangers
• Follow up on all accounts receivable and provide monthly update to Director of Sales and Business Manager
• Verify Deposit / Payments tracking schedules with Sales Manager
• Proper execution and completion of all post event paperwork: Party Recap Sheet, Captain’s Report and Receipts
• Responsible for proper settlement or payment on night of event with client and entering billing information into POS to generate a final guest check
• Manage staff hours to ensure we are not exceeding our budget
• Maintain supply of digital and print sales kits and collateral materials
• Update sales kit inserts and menus as needed.
• Collect and update digital content for event marketing
• Generate a competitive analysis report on a quarterly basis
• Special projects as assigned by Director of Sales
• Distribution of final contracted SEO’s to appropriate parties
• Train all staff with regards to the proper techniques and etiquette for service
• Produce weekly banquet summary for all events – includes number of team members and their time to scheduled and verify staffing was handled by Operations Manager

Benefits

• HEALTH : Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• YOURSELF : Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• WEALTH : 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
• FAMILY : New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
• CAREER : Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• OTHERS : Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED