Position: Event Manager| Miami Beach Convention Center
About: Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. The Event Manager will manage the event planning and execution of conferences, trade shows, meetings, exhibitions, social events, and special projects to achieve business objectives, including oversight of events ranging from 50-50,000 attendees. The successful candidate will develop and manage a comprehensive operation plan for all setup tasks, floorplans, estimates, gather event logistics such as floor plans/layouts of exhibits/displays, room sets, and oversee vendors and service providers to meet event expectations and goals. The successful candidate will also be required to quickly develop knowledge of the MBCC Event Services, venue, and service contractors needed to successfully execute an event. In addition, the Event Manager will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Venue Operations, Event Operations, Public Safety/Transportation, Finance, Human Resources/IT, Venue Partners, and Stakeholders to strategically plan and successfully execute all event activity.
Requirements: – Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university in Event Management, Hospitality, or related industry; two to three years of event management experience or related public relations, marketing, etc.; working knowledge of the principles of facility management, services, and equipment for a similar facility; strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required; excellent oral, written, and presentation skills; maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies; demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish preferred); demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS SharePoint and MS Outlook); knowledge of Momentus Technologies (formerly known as Ungerboeck), AutoCAD, Vector Works or a related event management and design software programs.
Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, Paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays), Equal employment opportunity
