Vice President, Events

Horizon Media•New York, NY

1d•$170,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation – transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth. The Vice President will be responsible for the growth and performance of consumer events and B2B hospitality programs on behalf of brand clients, leading teams to deliver flawless experiences and proactively solve client business needs. The ideal candidate has extensive experience delivering exceptional hospitality and consumer experiences, with proven performance in relationship management, team development, white glove service, event production and project planning. The position will report directly into the Senior Vice President and will contribute significantly to optimizing agency operations and output.

Requirements

Extensive experience delivering first-class global experiences and assuming a leadership role for assigned work including setting priorities, effectively delegating and monitoring progress
Comfort and confidence presenting work and translating creative ideas into persuasive presentations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to develop clear, timely and compelling POVs
Team-spirited, solutions-oriented and collaborative to achieve business objectives
Outstanding organizational skills and critical attention to detail
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Bachelor of Arts or Science (minimum)
Minimum of 12 years of event management experience at an agency, team, league or brand with a proven performance record
Advanced understanding of corporate hospitality programs, event production and operations
Experience training, teaching and coaching staff of no less than four (4) team members
Experience working across organization and interfacing with a variety of stakeholders
High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for events