Job Description:
*Temporary Role
*Duration: Asap – December 31, 2025
#Hours/Week: 10 – 20, will vary
*W2 on dentsu payroll only
*Must be US based
Company Overview:
MKTG, part of the Dentsu Aegis Network, is a global experiential marketing agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic, business-oriented marketing solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/business-to-business engagement and sponsorship marketing. One of the guiding principles upon which MKTG was founded is that our people matter – to the work we do and the environment we’ve built. We are committed to constantly evolving, refining and inventing innovative brand engagements through deeper understanding of how people think, work and live their lives. Headquartered in New York City, we have 1,600 employees and 7,000 Brand Ambassadors operating in 32 offices globally, with reach in 19 markets across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Visit MKTG for more information.
Role Purpose
The Senior Manager, Hospitality & Events is an experienced event planner. You will oversee the pre-to-post event responsibilities, from planning and preparation to execution and reporting. Event elements will often include vendor management, hotel planning, collateral/communication creation, menu development, integration of enhancements, guest engagement, client contact. You will report to the Vice President, Group Director.
The Senior Manager, Hospitality & Events is a role that requires close collaboration with cross-business counterpoints. We ask that you have prior event management and execution experience.
Key Accountabilities
In this role you will:
- Apply strategic marketing objectives to event execution
- Interface with properties, venues and suppliers to deliver first-class experiences for guests
- Prepare, manage, and adhere to line-item budgets
- Monitor industry event trends and technology tools to enhance client programs
- Develop ideas for creative event branding, collateral and other on-site materials that enhance the guest experience
- Negotiate and secure services from event suppliers and venues based on client/event criteria
- Plan and direct guest experience plan and presenting new and fresh ideas to the clients
- Provide onsite leadership and team management at corporate hospitality events as agreed
- Lead the team to prepare client-ready event recaps, event itineraries, staff plans
- Conduct client conference calls and meetings with prepared documents/presentations following client branding guidelines
- Manage and communicating project status with internal manager, internal team and clients
- Evaluate event successes and areas for improvement
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in events
Additional Information
The hourly pay range for this position is $32.69 – $53.07. The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.
To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
Location:
USA – Remote – New York
Brand:
Mktg Sports
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Temporary
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