Director, Global Conferences & Corporate Events | Full-Time | Denver Tech Center

Denver, CO, USA|Travel

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

vacation days

sick days

11 holidays

Job Description

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services tailored specifically for the live event industry. With a comprehensive and unmatched 360-degree solution set, OVG manages a distinguished collection of world-class owned venues alongside a diverse client roster that includes some of the most influential and highest-attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions worldwide. Their expertise in this dynamic sector spans multiple facets of live event production, high-end venue management, and hospitality, making OVG a unique and innovative force in the sports and entertainment landscapes.

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Job Requirements

Undergraduate and/or graduate studies in hospitality, event management or relevant field
7+ years of hospitality event management experience
Proven track record of developing and executing best-in-class hospitality programs
Excellent client service and vendor management skills
Strong budgeting and financial management capabilities
Ability to work variable shifts including nights and weekends with minimal notice
Willingness and ability to travel globally
Strong communication and coordination skills
Capability to lead teams and manage multiple events simultaneously
High attention to detail and organizational skills

Job Qualifications

Undergraduate and/or graduate studies in hospitality, event management or relevant field
7+ years of hospitality event management experience with demonstrated development, project management and execution skills
Understanding of and experience in one or more related industries such as sports, venues, music, entertainment
Strong vendor relationships and experience negotiating with, influencing, and managing various vendors
Experience leading a diverse scope of hospitality events and multiple vendors/trades
Awareness of event production, design, best practices and trends with ability to implement creative digital and in-person event features
Exceptional communication and presentation skills both written and verbal
Strong attention-to-detail, self-directed initiative, resourcefulness, problem solver, and drive for innovation
Exceptional time, resource management, and organizational skills
Operational project management skills and experience creating work plans, meeting agendas, budgets and collaboration tools
Strong customer orientation and proven reputation of collaborative work relationships
Ability to interface and cultivate relationships with all levels of executives, talent and partners
Ability to prioritize workload and act with appropriate urgency
Calm appearance under pressure and effective, independent decision-making ability
Readiness and ability to travel globally with a variable schedule including weekends and holidays
Amiable and capacity to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic organization

Job Duties

Generate, develop and implement innovative hospitality strategies for various event programs aligning with corporate and client initiatives
Strategize and collaborate with multi-functional teams to create valuable and bespoke experiences while driving revenue and brand visibility
Lead brainstorming sessions with internal clients and key stakeholders demonstrating creativity, innovation and resourcefulness
Develop and author key deliverables, event overviews, run of show, budget and revenue projections, event settlements and recaps, as well as necessary event information to be shared with clients, guests, key stakeholders, vendors, sponsors, and staff
Assist with identifying and procuring event strategy softwares, technologies and suppliers focusing on the needs of the business division and overall enterprise
Partner with internal business associates to ensure all operational requirements of events are met and on schedule
Provide leadership and team management through planning and on-site execution ensuring individual elements of each program are being communicated and executed effectively with proper resources
Create and distribute post-event evaluation, surveys and settlement reports for senior executives, key stakeholders, Finance, etc.
Assist with development of sales and marketing tools for new business and liaise with Sponsorship on partner activation and contractual assets as needed
Liaise with OVG Marketing and Communications on releases, announcements, socials, and campaigns as required
Lead teams in a fast-paced environment with positivity, poise and professionalism
Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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