Vice President, Events [Hospitality, Hotels & Meetings]

New York, NY, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $200,000.00 - $235,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

wellness reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Career Development

Job Description

Major League Soccer (MLS) is a premier professional soccer league in the United States, recognized for its fast-paced and dynamic growth in the sports and entertainment industry. Focused on delivering world-class sporting events, MLS consistently innovates and elevates the fan experience through strategic event management and hospitality offerings. The league is known for its commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and fostering a vibrant workplace culture, making it a sought-after employer in the sports and entertainment sector. Alongside MLS, SUM Hospitality offers specialized event and hospitality services, ensuring that major sporting milestones are accompanied by premium guest experiences. Together, MLS and SUM... Show More

Job Requirements

Executive leadership presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strong strategic thinking and structured execution framework
Deep understanding of hospitality, ticketing, hotel sourcing, and premium experience strategy
Strong financial acumen and budget oversight capabilities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality content
High-level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to travel 25-30% and work non-traditional hours as required

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
12+ years of relevant experience in sports, hospitality, event production or business strategy
Proven experience leading large-scale tentpole events and hospitality programs
Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and enterprise vendor negotiations

Job Duties

Lead MLS/SUM Hospitality strategic planning, defining long-term vision and scalable framework
Drive development and implementation of new hospitality initiatives, including Access+ strategy
Oversee MLS/SUM Hospitality calendar and invite strategy, ensuring governance and audience targeting
Set strategic direction for MLS/SUM Hotel & Meetings planning with enterprise-wide standards
Provide executive oversight of MLS NEXT Hotel & Meetings strategy
Lead hotel sourcing strategy across the portfolio to optimize terms and scalability
Lead HSP program strategy for MLS All-Star and MLS Cup events
Serve as primary liaison to Host Clubs for communication and contract negotiation
Oversee Tier 1 seating strategy and ticketing integration for premium positioning
Direct hotel and meetings strategy ensuring cohesive execution across stakeholders
Develop executive briefings and materials for senior leadership
Provide oversight of agency partners and event staff for operational excellence
Own budget development and financial management ensuring profitability
Lead HSP program strategy and framework development for Leagues Cup
Provide senior leadership oversight of Club relations across markets
Oversee hotel sourcing strategy and high-volume hospitality execution
Maintain financial oversight and scalable resource allocation
Provide executive oversight for SUM and MLS Tier 2/3 events
Support planning and execution of MLS Partner Summit and FMF/Leagues Cup Partner Summit
Lead event intake, resource allocation and financial review processes
Establish Department SOPs and scalable operational frameworks
Oversee hospitality asset development and packaging strategies
Drive consumer hospitality and hotel strategy for revenue growth
Build and lead a high-performing team with talent strategy and succession planning
Oversee enterprise-wide hotel reporting and analytics
Provide comprehensive budget development and portfolio-level financial oversight

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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