Legends Global · 21 hours ago
Event Manager
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLegends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. They are seeking an Event Manager responsible for providing professional client support in the planning, organization, and management of events within the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
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Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains contact with client upon assignment of an event
Serves as primary liaison between clients and facility departments
Maintain rapport with clients, their associates, service suppliers, and building staff insuring the highest level of customer service
Meets with and guides clients to plan and organize assigned events and interprets, explains, and implements contract provisions, facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Coordinates activities with various service contractors for assigned events
Keeps clients informed as to the status of deadline schedules, including but not limited to floor plan submissions, meeting room set-up specifications, and event timelines
Secures/coordinates pertinent event information for the most effective use of the facility including room set-ups, utility requirements, audio-visual needs, appropriate security, and other staffing
Produces computer generated floor plans and determines facility equipment requirements
Provide clear, concise, and timely communication of detailed event requirements to facility departments on a timely basis
Prepares cost estimates and monitors final billing
Participates in weekly production meetings to review upcoming event details with all building departments
Required to work irregular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays to accommodate business and client needs in the facility
Must have the ability to interact with guests in a friendly, courteous, and polite manner. This will include initiating contact with guests within ten feet – i.e., smiling, saying “Good Day,” or helping when needed
Must feel comfortable when around large groups or speaking to a guest, as needed
Understands the importance of providing customer service and in understanding of “The Magic is in the Details.”
All other assigned duties
Qualification
Required
A good knowledge of the principles of administration as they relate to the provision of facilities, services and equipment in a convention, exhibition, conference, or entertainment center
A general knowledge of the services, vendors, or other organizations involved in producing events
Sound organizational, planning, and people skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Sound computer skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills
Professional appearance and strong work ethic
Ability to interact with all types of people in a polite and courteous manner
Ability to work well as a collaborator
Preferred
A minimum of two years' experience in public facility management, promotion, or operation of conventions or trade shows or service-related operation preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
Paid vacation
401k plan
Company
Legends Global
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues and brands.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
New Mountain Capital
2017-05-04Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Shervin Mirhashemi
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Aronsky
Chief Financial Officer
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