Manager Special Events

Job Description

Manager (Event & Sales Mgr) Special Events

Job Summary

Responsible for event planning and organization/management, logistics oversight, promote value added opportunities, and communications.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
• Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners and leverage these relationships to deliver client with an innovative and memorable event
• Responsible for all logistic coordination
• Responsible for liaising with clients concurrently to ensure expectations are realized
• Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts
• Serve as liaison between the client and all internal/external partners
• Provide accurate and timely information to clients, vendors, and meeting planners
• Liaising and negotiating with vendors
• Obtain permitting when applicable
• Prepare detailed event reports, along with cost & margin projections
• Plan and coordinate pre and/or post production meetings to ensure partners are aligned with scope of work / event
• Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to achieve the department's, and the company's financial goals
• Make sure all details of events are properly planned and executed
• Ensure working budgets are met when administering Change Orders, further assisting clients with cost details
• Oversee applicable Change Orders and ensure payment schedules are met
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all assigned events
• Work closely with on lot departments (Security, Janitorial, Fire, Hospital, Grips, Set Lighting, etc.)
• Establish strong relationships with outside vendors to fulfill event needs
• Accurately track and record event spending while facilitating timely billing
• Work all hours assigned, including weekends and holidays if necessary

Basic Qualifications:
• 3+ experience in event planning and execution
• Bachelor's degree

Additional Qualifications
• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong Event Planning skills
• Good leadership skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Multi-tasker.
• Proven success in developing client relationships and managing client expectations
• Team oriented: proven success working in a team environment, and willing to assist others as needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage several projects concurrently
• Keen understanding of budgeting and financial management
• Must be willing and able to work irregular hours, and weekends when needed

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3k8o9-18-217-108-11-42 in your application.