Operations Manager, Action Sports

Job Description

IMG Action Sports is seeking an Operations Manager (OM) to assist in the management and implementation of the division portfolio. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of event planning and logistics. They will not only be responsible for the development and execution of these large-scale events, but also creating points of differentiation to drive the brand image of our properties. The OM will interact with all key stakeholders and should have a proven ability to manage the needs of the client(s) and/or event sponsor(s).

The candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong proficiency with the following: exceptional communication and organizational skills, an eye for details, a passion for excellence, strong cross-team collaboration abilities, and the ability to work as a part of an extended team. This is an ever-changing environment so flexibility, resourcefulness, and strategic influencing are essential.

Responsibilities
• Work across Event Management, Legal, Risk, and Finance teams to successfully produce events in the Action Sports portfolio.
• Create and implement event operations plans as needed including, but not limited to - event timelines, emergency/medical plans, security, staffing, traffic control, and communication protocols.
• Develop and manage relationships with local city and state municipalities, city departments or agencies and key stakeholders to secure permits and support for the event.
• Coordinate meetings and present event plans and operational documents to key stakeholders to obtain event permits and establish critical city and municipal support as well as share impact on local community (i.e. road closures, etc.)
• Source and secure vendors and suppliers necessary for event production such as heavy equipment, tents, sound, power, transportation, internet, restrooms, dumpsters, truss/staging, and truck rentals.
• Work with Legal to contract all necessary event subcontractors.
• Track event spending and evaluate operations where cost savings are possible.
• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing team to develop activations onsite as well as operational execution support to fulfill sponsor/partner deliverables.
• Hire, train, and manage event crew, staff, and interns as necessary.
• Design and build event venues including creation of site maps.
• Create and compile post event recap and evaluations.
• Manage event and warehouse equipment, maintenance, and inventory
• Assist in building RFP's.
• Implement and contribute to best practices, policies, and manuals to support the division's operational success and execution.
• General administrative duties (phones, filing, organization, copy, print, mailings, etc.)

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of event management experience.
• Solid project management experience and organizational skills.
• Extremely high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with cross-functional departments and multi-task while remaining calm under high pressure situations.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) sills - interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Self-motivated and driven individual with ability to work with minimal supervision and still able to achieve success.
• Team player with a positive attitude who is able to adapt as projects evolve.
• Willing to work long days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, when necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Acrobat Pro/DC)

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience using mapping software, preferably AutoCad.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud– Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Experience in producing large scale outdoor sporting events.
• Experience in operating heavy equipment such as gators, forklifts, or reach forks.

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d27697-3-138-114-94-42 in your application.