Associate, Hospitality & Events (Motorsports)

Job Description:

MKTG Sports + Entertainment is looking for a hospitality-minded associate to join our team in Charlotte, NC who can develop high-quality corporate hospitality events, with a primary focus on motorsports (NASCAR) hospitality! This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspired person who will implement corporate events that enhance our client/guest experience. You will report to: Senior Manager/Director.

You Will:

• You will apply strategic marketing goals and implement them in event execution
• Advise clients on event strategies and project plan
• You will represent the client and company in negotiating and troubleshooting with properties, venues and suppliers to deliver first-class experiences for guests
• Support MKTG Hospitality team to help manage calls, agendas, and notes for partners across the entirety of our client's business
• Plan and complete site surveys
• Prepare and manage line-item budgets
• Manage event branding, collateral, and on-site materials
• Determine food and beverage and other on-site amenities/experiences and oversee ordering and implementation
• Conduct onsite management of corporate hospitality events, with a primary focus on sports and entertainment-related events
• Manage on-site vendors, oversee contractors, and enforce company and client policies during execution
• Create client-ready event itineraries, staffing plans, and event recaps
• Lead client conference calls and meetings and design and prepare communications and presentations
• Manage and communicate project status with manager, internal team and clients
• Identify opportunities for business growth and recommend new strategies to clients and company
• Evaluate event outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and provide going-forward strategy recommendations to partners

About You

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience developing high-level corporate events and hospitality
• Experience in the motorsports industry (preferably NASCAR)
• Exceptional client service and interaction skills
• Budget planning proficiency
• Comfort in a client-facing role and ability to partner with the client
• Project management experience
• Experience building and delivering presentations
• Ability to travel frequently, both weekdays and weekends

About MKTG Sports + Entertainment

MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands.

Today, we help brands move at THE SPEED OF FANS which means we aim to know fans better than they know themselves. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

The annual base salary range for this position is $51,000-$83,375. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,

• Life insurance,

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,

• 401k,

• Flexible paid time off,

• At least 15 paid holidays per year,

• Paid sick and safe leave, and

• Paid parental leave.

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.

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Location:

Charlotte - 1018 Jay St

Brand:

Mktg Sports

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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